2012 BMW 328XI Complaints and Recall Information
The 2012 BMW 328XI has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to recalls involving lighting, electrical systems, engine cooling pumps, and air bag inflators. There are no owner complaints formally submitted through NHTSA for this model year.
There are six recalls affecting various systems on the 2012 BMW 328XI. These recalls address defects in exterior lighting, electrical connectors, engine cooling pumps, and driver side air bag inflator modules. The majority of recalls involve safety-related components and electronic controls.
- Exterior lighting defect. NHTSA recall 15V520000 affects 7,727 vehicles. Front side marker lights may be inoperative due to software errors, reducing vehicle visibility at night and increasing crash risk. Dealers will update software at no cost.
- Electrical connector issue. Recall 24V608000 covers 720,796 vehicles including the 2012 328XI. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump can allow water intrusion, causing shorts and fire risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump, plugs, and add protective shields free of charge.
- Water pump defect. Part of recall 24V608000, the water pump may have electrical faults due to exposure to water. This defect increases fire risk. Replacement and protective measures will be performed by dealers at no charge.
- Driver side air bag inflator. NHTSA recall 24V513000 impacts 394,029 vehicles. Steering wheels replaced with sport or M-sport versions have inflators that may explode, projecting metal fragments. The risk is serious injury or death. Dealers will inspect and replace air bag modules free of cost.
- Frontal air bag inflator defect. Also under recall 24V513000, the driver side frontal air bag inflator may explode on deployment causing injury from metal fragments. Repairs are performed free by dealers.
- Takata air bag inflator recall. Recall 20V017000 affects 59,965 vehicles. Non-desiccated driver frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) risk explosion after prolonged heat and humidity exposure. The defect poses risk of serious injury or death from metal fragments. BMW will replace the driver air bag or just the inflator free of charge.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved safety defects related to recalls on the 2012 BMW 328XI may want to explore their rights under state lemon laws. Safety-related recall issues involving critical components like air bag inflators and fire risks highlight the importance of addressing defects promptly through authorized repair channels.
2012 BMW 328XI Summary
2012
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
1182517
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2012 BMW 328XI
720796 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
2012 BMW 328XI
394029 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan (335d) vehicles. The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
2012 BMW 328XI
59965 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive and M3, 2009-2011 335D, 2006-2012 325xi, 328i, 328xi and 328i xDrive, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 2007-2013 328i, 335i, 335is, M3 Coupes, X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d and 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles equipped with non-desiccated driver frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2012 BMW 328XI
7727 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, and ActiveHybrid3 vehicles manufactured October 20, 2011, to June 22, 2015, 2014-2015 328xi Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured March 21, 2013, to March 17, 2015, 2014-2015 328d, 328xd vehicles manufactured June 28, 2013, to April 21, 2015, and 2014-2015 328xd Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured July 5, 2013, to April 21, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the front side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.