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2010 BMW 128I Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
23%of 22 total for the year
Median mileage
100,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2010 BMW 128I, 23% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2010 BMW 128I. The contact stated that while driving at a slow speed and pulling into the driveway, the vehicle stalled. While driving on two occasions, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The check engine and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, door and trunk failed to open. The contact's husband checked the vehicle and noticed there was power being distributed to the battery. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11570076, filed 2024-02, 100,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2010 BMW 128i. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle started running rough. The check engine warning light was illuminated. 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 not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000. …”

NHTSA complaint #11567257, filed 2024-01, 52,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2010 BMW 128I. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, there were unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving; however, the failure reoccurred while driving. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing excessive oil consumption. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the PCV valve had failed. The independent mechanic associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. …”

NHTSA complaint #11486477, filed 2022-09, 110,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2010 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 contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”

NHTSA complaint #11589620, filed 2024-05

“The contact owns a 2010 Bmw 128I. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and the check engine indicator illuminated briefly and returned to normal. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The dealer stated that the oil needed to be serviced. The failure recurred, but the check engine indicator did not illuminate. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v176000 (power train). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.”

NHTSA complaint #10639999, filed 2014-09

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2013411%
201226%
20111428%
2010523%
2009312%
2008211%

Other parts of the 2010 BMW 128I

Air bags
9 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2010 BMW 128I

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology