2010 BMW 128I Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 23%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 115,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 2010 BMW 128I, 23% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 115,700 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“I have contacted BMW multiple times to come out and perform all 3 recalls. They said they would call back for details specific date to send out a certified mechanic to remedy the recalls. My wife never got a call back. I live over a hundred miles from any dealer on the VA and WV state lines. I can't afford to take time off to bring the car to them.”
NHTSA complaint #11427958, filed 2021-08“First notified of recall in October, 2023. After 8 months, BMW tells me there is no remedy available. Eight months is more than a reasonable amount of time to remedy this defect. Please help! Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #11594093, filed 2024-06“Summary POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) VALVE HEATER: This recall involves an engine component known as the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve heater. The PCV valve heater may not have been produced to specifications which could lead to a short circuit. Safety Risk Should a short circuit occur, the PCV valve heater could overheat, lead to smoldering, and possibly start melting. In extremely rare cases, this could increase the risk of a fire. Remedy An electrical wiring harness with fuse protection for the PCV valve heater will be installed for free. …”
NHTSA complaint #11507749, filed 2023-02Related service bulletins
- 10162416Jul 9, 2019"Power Reduction, FC 2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC 2A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Faults are Stored in DME. The ""Service Engine Soon"" (MIL) lamp is illuminated and engine…
- 10135011Feb 1, 2018ENGINE CAMSHAFT (VANOS) ADJUSTMENT UNITS: BMW of North America, LLC (ÒBMW NAÓ) is extending the limited warranty for the Camshaft (VANOS) Adjustment Units on certain model BMW…
- 10151300May 1, 2016N51, N52, N52K and N52T Engines: Various Eccentric Shaft Sensor Faults stored in the DME - Diagnostic Hints This Service Information bulletin and attachment supersedes SI B11 06…
- 10151170Mar 1, 2016N51 Engine: Service Engine Soon Lamp Illuminated - Loss of Power and Various Faults Stored in the DME. The customer complains that the Service Engine Soon lamp is illuminated…
- 10151068Feb 1, 2016This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015. Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Fault codes stored in vehicles…
- 10147595Jan 1, 2015SUBJECT DME Internal and Valvetronic Faults Set at Cold Ambient Temperatures. The Service Engine Soon light (MIL) can be illuminated with the erroneous internal and Valvetronic…
- 10149287Oct 1, 2014SI B12 14 12 October 2014 Engine Electrical Systems Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B12 14 12 dated February 2014. designates changes to this…
- 10149277Oct 1, 2014Engine Camshaft (VANOS) Adjustment Units: Limited Warranty Extension to 10 Years Without Mileage Limitation. INFORMATION BMW of North America, LLC ("BMW NA") is extending the…
- 10147966Feb 1, 2014"N51, N52K, N52T and N55 Engine: Various Faults Stored in DME Related to VANOS and Camshaft Position. INFORMATION Part NumberDescriptionQuantity 11 36 7 583 207Adjustment unit…
- 10150033Jul 1, 2013N51, N52K, N52T and N55 Engine: Various Faults Stored in DME Related to VANOS and Camshaft Position. A rattling noise can be heard from the engine compartment; the engine…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 BMW 128I
9 complaintsEngine cooling
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.
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