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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2012 BMW 328I Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
2%of 130 total for the year
Median mileage
29,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2012 BMW 328I, 2% of the 130 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,000 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.

“The I drive completely failed leaving the screen black at this time I had no audio,no hands free telephone no way to change any settings on the vehicle. Went to Bmw dealership and was told it was an overtemp code and that Bmw was aware that there were problems and engineers were working on it but at the time there is nothing they can do to correct the problem this car only has 12,300 miles on it and still under warranty. There were 3 other cars there with the same problem. All cars had low mileage. …”

NHTSA complaint #10522005, filed 2013-06, 12,300 miles

“The contact owns a 2012 Bmw 328I. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the windshield wipers suddenly became inoperable when the vehicle switched from eco mode to normal drive mode independently. The contact shut off the vehicle and once restarted, the wipers remained inoperable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 29,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10566542, filed 2014-02, 29,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2012 BMW 328i. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH and making a right turn into a parking lot, the turn signals, interior lights, and instrument panel lights became inoperable. Additionally, the side-view mirrors no longer operated as needed. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed and found that the footwell module needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the vehicle was no longer under warranty and also not covered under a recall. …”

NHTSA complaint #11455741, filed 2022-03, 46,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201612%
201511%
201421%
201321%
201232%
2011142%
201043%
200921%
200831%
200792%
200054%
199933%
199814%
199626%

Other parts of the 2012 BMW 328I

Engine
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 complaintsBrakes
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2012 BMW 328I

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology