2012 BMW 328I Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 130 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2012 BMW 328I, 2% of the 130 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 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.
“I was pulling into the drive way to park my car. Because there is a tiny slant, so I decided to push for a little gas. The car, however, did not stop when I pressed on the brake. I was only able to stop the car because the I drive through the garage door.”
NHTSA complaint #10498053, filed 2013-02, 5,000 milesRelated recalls
- 14V627000Oct 7, 2014BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon, 2012-2014 BMW 320i Sedan, 328i Sedan, 320i xDrive Sedan…Covers: BMW 328I 2012–2014, 320I 2012–2014, Z4 2012–2014 +4 more
- 13V454000Sep 26, 2013BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 320i, 328i, 320i xDrive, and 328i xDrive sedans; model year 2014 328i xDrive Sports…Covers: BMW 328I 2012–2014, 320I 2012–2014, Z4 2012–2014 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 10194296Apr 1, 2021Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking…
- 10178996Jul 1, 2020TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied, noticeable at low speeds. The vehicle must…
- 10176357May 1, 2020EPS STEERING ELECTRIC MOTOR MOUNTING BOLTS - LTD WTY EXT TO 10 YRS/120000 MILES: There are front end noises when turning the steering wheel and/or there is limited power steering…
- 10174015Apr 1, 2020TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 4) replaces SI B51 30 16 dated March 2018. Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked…
- 10174009Apr 1, 2020TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 3) replaces SI B34 05 17 dated September 2017. Ticking noise coming from…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 8 | 14% |
| 2015 | 9 | 7% |
| 2014 | 21 | 14% |
| 2013 | 31 | 12% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 8 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 7 | 3% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 8 | 8% |
| 1998 | 4 | 15% |
| 1996 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2012 BMW 328I
55 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 BMW 328I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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