2009 BMW 128I vs 2011 BMW 128I
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2009 BMW 128I | 2011 BMW 128I |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 26 | 50 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 91 | 103 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 128I | BMW 128I |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 10 | 15 |
| Engine | 5 | 12 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 14 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 7 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 2 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 6 |
2009 BMW 128I
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.