2011 BMW 128I engine and engine cooling problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2011 BMW 128I — 28% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2018 BMW 128I. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. While at a stop sign, the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707000 (Engine and Engine Cooling)…”
filed Jul 19, 2024
“The contact owns a 2011 BMW 128I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed no parts were available. The contact stated that the…”
filed Jun 14, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuitCampaign 22V119000 · Mar 2, 2022
- Heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuitCampaign 17V683000 · Oct 30, 2017
- In the affected vehicles, the bolts that secure the housing for the variable camshaft…Campaign 14V176000 · Apr 10, 2014
Related service bulletins
Power Reduction, FC2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC2A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Fault: The ?Service Engine Soon? (MIL) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This situation can occur after driving for…
B110208 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2020
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other 128I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 128I | 4 | 11% |
| 2012 128I | 2 | 7% |
| 2010 128I | 5 | 23% |
| 2009 128I | 3 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 BMW 128I
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.