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BMW 328I 2012 Electrical System Problems

23 distinct owners reported a electrical system problem on the 2012 BMW 328I - 18% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage23 complaints

23 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

24V608000Reported August 13, 2024 - 720,796 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on August 13, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 720,796 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine71Air Bags31Power Train20Unknown Or Other11Fuel and Propulsion System10Seats8
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.