2012 BMW 328 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2012 BMW 328.

20112013
Complaints
10
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2012 BMW 328 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#13 complaints

Airbags

#22 complaints

Engine Problems

#32 complaints

Seat Belt Issues

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 BMW 328.

Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Recalls for 2012 BMW 328

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~840,000 vehicles.

16V071000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~840,000 affected

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 sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive, 335is and M3 Coupes and Convertibles, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i SAVs, 2007-2010 X3 xDrive30i SAVs, 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M SAVs, 2009-2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d SAVs, 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M SACs, 2010-2011 BMW X6 xDrive50i SACs and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

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2012 BMW 328 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2012 BMW 328 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2012 BMW 328 has 10 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Airbags with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2012 BMW 328?
Top reported problems: Airbags (3 complaints); Engine Problems (2 complaints); Seat Belt Issues (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2012 BMW 328 have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 840,000 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2012 BMW 328?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full BMW 328 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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