2010 BMW 128I Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 9%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2010 BMW 128I, 9% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2010 Bmw 128I. The contact stated that as she was entering the vehicle, she noticed film covering the windshield. The vehicle was taken to the dealer four times. The dealer confirmed that the failure was due to the car interior releasing air. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 4,000 and the current mileage was 25,000. Updated 07/06/12 the consumer also stated the film was very thick and hard to wipe off. The dealer informed the consumer, the problem was with the air condition, and the coil. …”
NHTSA complaint #10462378, filed 2012-06, 4,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10162427Jul 10, 2019Convertible Top Does Not Open Properly. When opening the convertible top, the interior cover flap remains open. CAUSE: The cable for the flap operation is either kinked or…
- 10147090Feb 1, 2015SiDrive Controller Trim Peeling. The chrome ring on the iDrive controller is peeling. Poor chrome material adhesion
- 10150173Nov 1, 2013"Outside Door Mirror Moves when Locking or Unlocking the Vehicle. The door mirror tilts immediately after unlocking or locking. The mirror position does not correspond to the…
- 10149345Apr 1, 2013"MWhite Wear Marks on Canvas Top. Wear marks appear on the convertible top on the left and/or right side C-pillar areas. A For vehicles produced to December 12, 2011 1. Replace…
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 BMW 128I
9 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsExterior lighting
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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