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2010 BMW 128I

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2010 BMW 128I
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:49:58.367Z

Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
22

Too few to rank

Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 2010

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2007: 1 complaint 2007 2008: 18 complaints 2008 2009: 26 complaints 2009 2010: 22 complaints 2010 22 2011: 50 complaints 2011 2012: 31 complaints 2012 2013: 36 complaints 2013
2007: 1 complaint 2007 2008: 18 complaints 2008 2009: 26 complaints 2009 2010: 22 complaints 2010 22 2011: 50 complaints 2011 2012: 31 complaints 2012 2013: 36 complaints 2013
2007: 1 complaint 2007 2008: 18 complaints 2008 2009: 26 complaints 2009 2010: 22 complaints 2010 22 2011: 50 complaints 2011 2012: 31 complaints 2012 2013: 36 complaints 2013

2010: 22 complaints

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YearComplaints
20071
200818
200926
201022
201150
201231
201336

Known problem areas

Only 22 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

10 of 22 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing occupant classification.

CRASH
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I called BMW beverly hills several times since I owning the car. I have taken it in because I received a recall letter and it seemed to have an electrical shortage.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-01-25

Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc)

Engine and engine cooling

5 of 22 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

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The contact owns a 2010 BMW 128I. The contact stated that while driving at a slow speed and pulling into the driveway, the vehicle stalled. While driving on two occasions, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-05

The contact owns a 2010 BMW 128i. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle started running rough. The check engine warning light was illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-23

Engine

5 of 22 total reports mention: engine.

FIRE
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Tl* the contact owns a 2010 BMW 128I. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V683000 (Engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-06

See attached document for complaint

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-27

Exterior lighting

3 of 22 total reports mention: exterior lighting, most commonly citing tail lights and headlights.

Electrical system

2 of 22 total reports mention: electrical system.

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2013-03-13Electrical system13V044000 BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through September 2011; and 2007-2011 3-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured March…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive battery cable connector and secure it with an improved method, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2013. Owners may call BMW…

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    2014-09-24Engine and engine cooling14V176000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 128i Coupe, 128i Convertible, 328i Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 328i Coupe, 328i Convertible, 328i Sports Wagon and Z4 sDrive 30i, 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 135i Convertible, 335i...

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four VANOS housing bolts for both VANOS units (intake and exhaust), free of charge.

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    2016-11-01Air bags16V071000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d...

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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    2018-06-18Engine and engine cooling17V683000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles.

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PCV valve heater, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notification by the end of October 2018.

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    2019-10-04Electrical system19V579000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2012 BMW 128i, 135i, 135is Coupes and 128i, 135i Convertible vehicles. The wiring and electrical connectors in the blower-regulator wiring harness may overheat.

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the blower-regulator wiring harness, and replace it with a new part, free of charge. The recall began October 4, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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    2020-03-11Air bags20V017000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is,...

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag. On X5 and X6 vehicles, only the inflator will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020.

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    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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    2022-07-22Engine and engine cooling22V119000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 1 Series Coupe (128i); 2007-2013 3 Series Coupe (328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive); 2007-2010 X3 SAV (X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i); 2008-2013 1 Series Convertible (128i); 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan...

    Remedy: This recall supersedes and expands previous NHTSA recalls 17V-683 and 19V-273. Dealers will install an electrical wiring harness with fuse protection for the PCV Valve heater in potentially affected vehicles, free of charge.

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Buy-smart checklist

2010 BMW 128I — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 5 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 13V044000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 14V176000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 16V071000 · Air bags
  • Recall 17V683000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 19V579000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 20V017000 · Air bags
  • Recall 22V119000 · Engine and engine cooling
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FAQ

Is the 2010 BMW 128I reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 BMW 128I?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2010 BMW 128I have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.