2012 BMW 328I drivetrain & axles problems
20 complaints about drivetrain & axles have been filed for the 2012 BMW 328I, which is 10% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 20 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 63,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 16 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 63,000 miles, and 50% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
Went to start car and got a drive train malfunction message. Had it towed to a BMW dealer to diagnose the problem. They will replace the intake vanos solenoid sensor.
The contact owns a 2012 BMW 328I. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered and stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle vibrated, and the brakes were independently activated. Additionally, the contact stated that the “Service Required” warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The contact stated that recently the transfer case was replaced by an independent mechanic.
Other problems reported for the 2012 BMW 328I
- Engine 71 complaints
- Air bags 31 complaints
- Electrical system 23 complaints