2013 BMW 128I air bags problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2013 BMW 128I — 67% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2013 BMW 128I. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure was a recurring failure, and the vehicle was parked and no longer driven due to safety concerns. The manufacturer…”
filed Oct 30, 2025
“The contact owns a 2013 BMW 128I. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that while his wife was seated in the front passenger’s seat, the passenger’s side air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the…”
filed Aug 7, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term…Campaign 20V017000 · Jan 15, 2020
- Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause…Campaign 16V071000 · Feb 5, 2016
Air Bags problems in other 128I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 128I | 23 | 77% |
| 2011 128I | 15 | 30% |
| 2010 128I | 9 | 41% |
| 2009 128I | 10 | 38% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 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.