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2011 BMW 128I US problems

The most common problem on the 2011 BMW 128I US is airbags. Its complaint count is close to a typical 128I US model year.

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Owner complaints
7
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
96
Worst area
Airbags

The worst 2011 BMW 128I US problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Airbags
    4
  • Body
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Problems by type

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  • Airbags
    4
  • Body
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2011 BMW 128I US 96

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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What 2011 BMW 128I US owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 6, 2018 · Fuel system · 60,000 miles · PR

Car randomly accelerates for an additional second after releasing the gas pedal.

Filed Oct 28, 2017 · Airbags · CA

Takata recall. I received a letter in the mail dated sept 2017 from bmw USA stating that the parts are available and to schedule an appointment for a free repair. When I called my dealer (stevens creek bmw USA in santa clara, ca) they informed me that the parts are actually not available, they have them on order, and it would take anywhere from 3-5 months for them to actually get them. Since this is october 2017, this would be mean an estimated repair date in jan-march 2019!

Filed Jan 11, 2017 · Airbags · FL

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 bmw 128i us. The contact received a recall notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 03/17/17*lj

Filed Jan 6, 2017 · Airbags · GA

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 bmw 128i us. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Dec 31, 2016 · Airbags · NC

Takata recall. No communication from bmw about recall or availability of parts. The driver is five feet tall and must sit close to steering wheel.

Filed Jul 22, 2012 · Electrical, Visibility · 10,273 miles · CA

The car was purchased 02/27/11. We first noticed the rear window defroster was not working the first weekend of oct. 2011. We took the car to valencia bmw on 10/08/11. The car failed an electrical test and a new top was ordered because the rear window and convertible top are one piece. Car was returned on 10/10/11. The mileage was 10273.on 11/22/11, the top was replaced and car returned on 11/23/11. The mileage was 12168. On 12/01/11, the car was taken to the dealer because the fabric on the new top detached on the freeway on 11/30/11 (terrifying). Repairs were made and car returned same day. I pointed out to the service advisor that the repair was not symmetric to the other side of the top. The repaired side did not tuck up tight to the rear window and my concern was that the top would fly apart again. The mileage was 12495. On 12/20/11, the car was returned to the dealer again and the fabric was secured again and reinstalled. The mileage was 13116. The convertible top was not put down again until may 2012. (all o.k.) defroster was first used again june 2012 and didn't work again. Bmw n.a. Was contacted by email to complain about the safety of the car. On 07/19/12, the car was returned to valencia bmw for additional repairs. The vehicle is in the shop and has been promised tomorrow 07/23/12. The mileage is 21619. After 5 repairs for convertible top and rear window defroster, we have come to the conclusion that our safety may be at risk. The car is still under a factory 50000 mile warranty. Since the number of repairs are excessive, under california law we must now disclose this information when selling the car. The value of the car has now been diminished adversely.

Filed Jan 24, 2011 · Body · AZ

Tl*the contact owns a 2011 bmw 128i. The contact stated that mice were eating through a cable that made the check engine light illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer twice. The contact stated that this vehicle was the second of the same model; the first was traded in because of the same failure. The manufacturer offered no assistance. Updated 02/16/11

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Is the 2011 BMW 128I US reliable?

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2011 BMW 128I US, close to a typical 128I US model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2011 BMW 128I US?

Airbags, with 4 complaints. Next is body (1).

How many recalls does the 2011 BMW 128I US have?

No recalls on record.

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