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BMW 128I US years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the BMW 128I US since 2009. The 2011 model year has 7 complaints, more than any other year, led by airbags and body problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
12
Recalls
0
Worst year
2011
Model years
2009-2011

BMW 128I US years to avoid

No model year of the BMW 128I US stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best BMW 128I US years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

BMW 128I US complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

20092011

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common BMW 128I US problems

All model years combined.

  • Airbags
    5
  • Lights
    2
  • Electrical
    2
  • Body
    2
  • Visibility
    1
  • Fuel system
    1

BMW 128I US problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2011-7Airbags00
2009-5Lights00

Recalls 0

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the BMW 128I US

What years of the BMW 128I US should you avoid?

No single model year of the BMW 128I US has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used BMW 128I US?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the BMW 128I US?

Airbags, with 5 complaints across all years, followed by lights (2) and electrical (2).

How many recalls does the BMW 128I US have?

No recalls on record.

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