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2012 BMW 328 Engine Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
29%of 7 total for the year
Median mileage
75,989miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2012 BMW 328, 29% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,989 miles.

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.

“In july 2017 while driving the car the cabin completely filled up with smoke and I inhaled a substantial amount , and smoke started coming out from the hood area. My mechanic inspected the vehicle and determined there was a manufacturer recall associated with the smoke filling the cabin. At no point did I receive any form of notice through the mail, email, or phone informing me of such a recall. The vehicle was delivered to towne Bmw in williamsville, ny at the beginning of august 2017. After receiving the vehicle I was told the problem was fixed and the vehicle was 'safe to drive'. …”

NHTSA complaint #11057144, filed 2017-12, 71,978 miles

“The vehicle suddenly stopped on the state highway and will not start again. The vehicle was serviced at the local dealership on 09/08/2018 on for major repairs including oil change and all required maintenance were up to date. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the dealer diagnosed the problem and reported that engine is jammed and need to be replaced. The dealer did all the maintenances and I have the invoices to document the recent repairs and maintenance. The car had a similar problem in the past, stopping suddenly on the highway. …”

NHTSA complaint #11154194, filed 2018-11, 80,000 miles

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2013440%
2012229%
2011411%
2009327%
2008338%
2007111%

Other parts of the 2012 BMW 328

Air bags
3 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2012 BMW 328

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