2012 BMW 328i Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 75 engine-related complaints for the 2012 BMW 328i, 58% of all 130 complaints filed for the year. The median mileage at failure is 99,263 miles, and no related recalls are listed for this engine problem area.
- Engine complaints
- 75
- 58% of 130
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 99,263 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report a "drivetrain malfunction" warning followed by sudden loss of power or limp mode while driving at highway speed.
- Some describe the engine stalling or stuttering during acceleration from a stop, with dealers unable to pinpoint a cause.
- Several report intake vanos solenoid sensor or fuel injector replacements after intermittent malfunction warnings.
- One owner reports a broken timing chain guide at 85,000 miles that caused sudden loss of speed and engine damage.
- One owner reports a failed cylinder coil pack causing stumbling and limp-home condition, with mention of similar coil failures affecting other cars.
- One owner reports a faulty fuel transfer pump and fuel tank causing random stalling and loss of power in traffic.
When 2012 BMW 328i engine complaints were filed
First complaint May 6, 2013, latest Jul 7, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2012 BMW 328i
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by 328i model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems on the 2012 BMW 328i?
- NHTSA lists 75 engine-related complaints for the 2012 328i, which is 58% of the 130 total complaints filed for that model year.
- At what mileage do 2012 BMW 328i engine problems usually happen?
- The median mileage at failure for engine-area complaints is 99,263 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
- Is there a recall for the 2012 BMW 328i engine?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine problem area on the 2012 328i.
- What kind of engine issues do owners report?
- Owners report drivetrain malfunction warnings, sudden loss of power, stalling, faulty coil packs, fuel pump issues, and in one case a broken timing chain guide.
- Did any 2012 BMW 328i engine complaints involve crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires associated with the 75 engine-related complaints for this year.