2011 Bmw 128i Us problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (4) · Visibility/Wiper (1) · Structure (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (96)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar 2021-04-01 · B340414 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
diagnosis of compound brake system complaints in m vehicles: 1. visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. braking from high speed with cold brake components (less than 212 degrees f) increases the likelihood of cracks to form.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2020-09-01 · B110208 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
power reduction, fc2a82 intake vanos and/or fc2a87 exhaust vanos camshaft fault: the ?service engine soon? (mil) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. this situation can occur after driving for some time with the engine at full operating temperature. if theignition is cycled,
Power Train 2020-04-01 · B110208 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
power reduction fc2a82 intake vanos and/or fc2 a87 exhaust vanos camshaft fault: the "service engine soon" (mil) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. this situation can occur after driving for some time with the engine at full operating temperature. if the ignition is cycled
Air Bags 2019-04-01 · B013118 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
takata air bag recall-related short-term alternate transportation and consequential repairs this service information bulletin supersedes si b01 31 18 dated october 2018.
Air Bags 2019-04-01 · B013118 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
takata air bag recall-related short-term alternate transportation and consequential repairs this service information bulletin supersedes si b01 31 18 dated october 2018.
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What owners report
2018-07-06 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 60,000 mi“car randomly accelerates for an additional second after releasing the gas pedal.…”
2017-10-28 · Air Bags“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…”
2017-01-11 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 bmw 128i us. the contact received a recall notification of nhtsa 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 h…”
2017-01-06 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 bmw 128i us. the contact received notification of nhtsa 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…”
2016-12-31 · Air Bags“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.…”
2012-07-22 · Visibility/Wiper · 10,273 mi“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…”
2011-01-24 · Structure“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 assist…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.