2011 BMW 128I engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 26 complaints for the 2011 BMW 128I, 41% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 26 41% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 113,000 miles 11 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 11 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 113,000 miles, and 9% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 BMW 128I. The contact stated that the battery warning indicator flashed more than once and, while driving in reverse, smoke emitted from the vehicle under the hood. The vehicle was pulled back into the garage due to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Vanos failed on 2011 BMW 128I, manufacture offered extended warranty and failed to honor said warranty. Vehickle makes loud noise. Car will eventually break making car undrivable ever again, with 7k repair cost which exceeds value of car with less than 100k miles
Other problems reported for the 2011 BMW 128I
- Air bags 15 complaints
Engine problems in other years
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
- 2010
- 2009
- 2008