2012 BMW 328I Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 130 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,790miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 2012 BMW 328I, 1% of the 130 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,790 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.
“On 7/10/2020 vehicle was backed in and parked in driveway on a slight incline. We had a heavy rainfall (its storm season) next morning went to get in car, there was 2 to 3 inches of water on the driver and passenger floorboard moon roof closed, windows up. Water seemed to be dripping from under the dashboard. Checked vents under hood, clear. Cleaned it all up and dry vacuumed. Today, 7/15/2020 another round of heavy rainfall...car parked in driveway on slight slope, all closed up. Checked after rain stopped, on passenger side 2 inches of rain, driver side 1 inch of rain. …”
NHTSA complaint #11339615, filed 2020-07, 29,790 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10165288Aug 1, 2019GROANING NOISE WHEN OPENING/CLOSING FRONT WINDOWS. A groaning noise can be heard from the front door(s) when opening or closing the power windows.
- 10162424Jul 10, 2019Wind Noise from Front Door Window Seal by Side Mirror. The front window may have wind noise by the side mirror when driving. CAUSE The window guide seal is not properly fitted to…
- 10163047Jun 1, 2019RETRACTABLE HARDTOP STATUS REQUEST SUPPLEMENT. This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B54 09 07 dated September 2018.
- 10161576May 1, 2019Service Information March 2018 Drivers Assistance Remote Control Systems B66 23 17 Technical Service This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B66 23 17 dated February 2018…
- 10159130Mar 1, 2019SERVICE ACTION: SECURE UNDERBODY PANELING. Over time the mounting clips may fail allowing the center underbody panel to become loose. The mounting clips were not sufficiently…
- 10152667Nov 1, 2018RATTLE NOISE FROM LOWER A-PILLAR. A rattle noise is present from the lower area of the A-Pillar. Due to a manufacturing error, the bolt securing the front door brake/stop to the…
- 10150894Sep 1, 2018?RETRACTABLE HARDTOP STATUS REQUEST SUPPLEMENT. INFORMATION Documents have been developed showing the known correct statuses for all hall sensors and micro switches used to…
- 10150030Sep 1, 2018?GROANING NOISE FROM DOORS. A groaning noise is heard from any of the doors when driving over rough road surfaces. Excessive friction between window guide and door opening…
- 10154851Feb 1, 2018GROANING NOISE FROM DOORS. Part Number Description Quantity F30; F31; F80 Front 51 33 7 414 531 Window guide; front left As needed 51 33 7 414 532 Window guide; front right As…
- 10142933Jan 1, 2018TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 2% |
| 2014 | 7 | 5% |
| 2013 | 8 | 3% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 11 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 7 | 3% |
| 2007 | 18 | 5% |
| 2000 | 31 | 28% |
| 1999 | 11 | 11% |
| 1998 | 1 | 4% |
| 1997 | 4 | 16% |
| 1996 | 3 | 10% |
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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