CarRecallWatchThe 2012 BMW 328xi has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (1 report).
2012 BMW 328xi recalls
Water Pump Connector Can Short Circuit and Cause Fire
An electrical connector on the engine's water pump may not be properly sealed.
Driver Airbag Inflator Can Explode, Sending Metal Fragments
Some vehicles may have had their original steering wheel replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel that contains a driver airbag inflator that can explode when the airbag deploys.
Driver Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments
The driver-side frontal airbag inflator in certain vehicles contains an ammonium nitrate propellant that was not properly dried.
Front side marker lights may stay off, raising crash risk at night
Some BMW 3 Series and ActiveHybrid3 vehicles may have been programmed with software that can cause the front side marker lights to stay off when the parking lights or headlights are on.
Most common 2012 BMW 328xi problems
Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT THAT MY 2012 328XI BMW CAUGHT ON FIRE SUNDAY MORNING AT 0315 AS I STOPPED FOR COFFEE. MY CAR WAS PARKED AND TURNED OFF AND WHEN I RETURNED AFTER 3 MINUTES OR SO MY CAR WAS SMOKING AND A FEW MINUTES AFTER THAT ENGULFED IN FLAMES. I KNOW THERE WERE ISSUES WITH MYSTERIOUS FIRES AND I WANT TO REPORT THAT I AM ONE OF THEM.
2012 BMW 328xi questions
Does the 2012 BMW 328xi have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2012 BMW 328xi: Water Pump Connector Can Short Circuit and Cause Fire; Driver Airbag Inflator Can Explode, Sending Metal Fragments; Driver Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments; Front side marker lights may stay off, raising crash risk at night. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 BMW 328xi?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 BMW 328xi has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.