2013 BMW 128I-COUPEBmw 128i-coupe 2013

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins

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Below you will find all available information on the 2013 BMW 128I-COUPE, manufacturered by Bmw Ag.
The vehicle is described as a Rear-Wheel Drive Subcompact Cars 2-door sedan,hardtop,coupe.

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
BMWWBA WBX Premium
City MPGHighway MPGCO2 emissions
18 - 19 MPG28 MPG407 - 414 g/mile
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Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is the MPG of a 2013 BMW 128I-COUPE?
     - The 2013 BMW 128I-COUPE has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 18 - 19 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 28 MPG.
  • What is the fuse box diagram for the 2013 BMW 128I-COUPE?
     - Fuse box diagrams for the 2013 BMW 128I-COUPE can be found here
  • What is the annual fuel cost for the 2013 BMW 128I-COUPE?
     - EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 2013 BMW 128I-COUPE is $3150.
  • Where is the 2013 BMW 128I-COUPE produced?
     - The 2013 BMW 128I-COUPE is produced in Leipzig, Germany.
  • Are there recalls for the 2013 BMW 128I-COUPE?
     - There are 3 recall(s) for the 2013 BMW 128I-COUPE, additional information is below.
  • How much horsepower does the 2013 BMW 128I-COUPE have?
     - The 2013 BMW 128I-COUPE has 230 horsepower.
Available Engine & Drive Classes
  • 3L 6 cylinder 6-speed automatic
  • 3L 6 cylinder 6-speed manual
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 230170 [USA]: An electrical short can cause the pcv valve heater to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire while driving or, soon after driving when parked.

  • Recall 179337 [USA]: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 107813 [USA]: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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NHTSA Submitted Mechanical & Emissions Details
  • Automatic (S6) Rear-Wheel Drive 128i

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters3.0
    TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-6000
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 114.1671
    City mpg for fuel type 1,18
    Unrounded city mpg for fuel type 1,18.1237
    Tailpipe co2 in grams/mile for fuel type 1414
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,21
    Unrounded combined mpg for fuel type 1,21.453
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters3.0
    Drive axle typeRear-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index128
    EPA fuel economy score (-1 = not available)5
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)3150
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Premium
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Premium Gasoline
    EPA ghg score (-1 = not available)5
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,28
    Unrounded highway mpg for fuel type 1,27.6641
    Vehicle record id33031
    2 door luggage volume (cubic feet)10
    Model name (carline)128i
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    2-door passenger volume (cubic feet)86
    TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 122.709
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 139.2785
    EPA vehicle size classSubcompact Cars
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-6000
    3-character manufacturer codeBMX
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Mon Sep 26 00:00:00 EDT 2016
    Vehicle has start-stop technology (y, n, or blank for older vehicles)N
  • Manual 6-spd Rear-Wheel Drive 128i

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters3.0
    TransmissionManual 6-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-5250
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 113.5232
    City mpg for fuel type 1,19
    Unrounded city mpg for fuel type 1,18.618
    Tailpipe co2 in grams/mile for fuel type 1407
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,22
    Unrounded combined mpg for fuel type 1,21.8005
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters3.0
    Drive axle typeRear-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index129
    EPA fuel economy score (-1 = not available)5
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)3000
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Premium
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Premium Gasoline
    EPA ghg score (-1 = not available)5
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,28
    Unrounded highway mpg for fuel type 1,27.558
    Vehicle record id33032
    2 door luggage volume (cubic feet)10
    Model name (carline)128i
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleY
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    2-door passenger volume (cubic feet)86
    TransmissionManual 6-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 123.3795
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 139.1134
    EPA vehicle size classSubcompact Cars
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-5250
    3-character manufacturer codeBMX
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Mon Sep 26 00:00:00 EDT 2016
    Vehicle has start-stop technology (y, n, or blank for older vehicles)N
Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • B611305 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on ho
  • SIM010917 - EQUIPMENT: Shipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, llc. This service information bulletin provides information on shipping "specific" noin-deployed vehicle safety devices that are classified as dangerous goods (dg)
  • SIM010717 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: The engine?S intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?Eligible usspecification
  • SIM010617 - BRAKES (PWS): Visual inspection of brake discs/rotors for new car deliveries
  • B510415 - VISIBILITY: The customer complains of rattling noises from the rear window when driving on rough roads.
  • B170318 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Butt connector for repairing a plug connection. The ?Top up coolant? Message is displayed in the central display (cc message id 166). When checking the cooling system there are no leaks found and the expansion tank is filled to the proper l
  • 121412 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: N55 engine: various faults stored in dme related to vanos and camshaft position. A rattling noise can be heard from the engine compartment; the engine has a loss of power; and the service engine soon lamp is illuminated. One or more of the
  • B650709 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Navigation system: reporting missing or incorrect road map data: the route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
  • B650709 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Navigation system: reporting missing or incorrect road map data: the route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
  • B840314 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Bluetooth connection failures: there are various connectivity failures with the following devices: apple iphones: samsung s6 and the s6 edge.
  • B840214 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Connecteddrive/bmw assist system diagnosis information
  • B011014 - ENGINE (PWS): Engine camshaft (vanos) adjustment units: bmw of north america, llc (bmw na) is extending the limited warranty for the camshaft (vanos) adjustment units on certain model bmw vehicles equipped with the non-turbocharged 6-cylinder engine
  • SIB-17-02-09 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL: Bmw: oil leaks from the air hose on turbocharger. This is designated for e70, and e90 models with m57y diesel engines. Service engine soon lamp may be illuminated. *kb
Known Recall Investigations
  • Desiccated air bag inflator rupture investigation # EA21002

    From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.Nhtsa.Gov/sites/nhtsa.Gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.Pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in us vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004l that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated psan inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All takata inflators produced with propellant 2004l contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004l are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated psan inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- takata (now known as tk global), the independent testing coalition, and exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of takata desiccated psan inflators using propellant 2004l (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004l is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004l.The office of defects investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated psan frontal inflators manufactured by takata. This investigation will require extensive information on takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated psan inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see nhtsa.Gov/recalls?Nhtsaid=ea21002 -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede ea15-001, which remains open.

NHTSA decoded information from VIN

138 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.

Variable Value
Air Bag Loc Curtain1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Front1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Knee1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Body ClassConvertible/Cabriolet
DisplacementCC2997.1940056
DisplacementCI182.9
DisplacementL3
Doors2
Engine Cylinders6
EngineHP230
EngineKW171.5110
Error Text0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Fuel Type PrimaryGasoline
MakeBMW
MakeID452
ManufacturerBMW AG
Manufacturer Id966
Model128i
ModelID1707
Model Year2013
NCSA Body TypeConvertible(excludes sun-roof,t-bar)
NCSA MakeBMW
NCSA Model1-Series
Plant CityLEIPZIG
Plant CountryGERMANY
PretensionerYes
Seat Belts AllManual
Series1-Series
TPMSDirect
TrimSULEV
VINWBAUN1C52DVR01294
Vehicle TypePASSENGER CAR
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20181203

Driver's side door lock/latch (actuator) occasionally will not unlock using normal physical force, only unlocks with electrical assistance from unlock button on dashboard or key fob. Could be dangerous in an accident where battery power is cut off (by design) - the occupant is unable to egress and remains trapped inside vehicle. Others have experienced similar problems with these lock actuators on other doors and on other models (per forum discussions). Bmw will not cover cost of repair if outside of warranty. Bmw part number 51217202143 (system latch)

NoNoN NoneNone20171029

"takata recall" i have called two dealerships to have my airbag replace and my airbag light is also on and they say the part would have to be ordered and it would be 2 weeks (united bmw gwinnett) and i asked to speak to the manager and i left a message and it has been a week with no response. This a dangerous car at this point to drive but bmw does not seem to be taking serious ly. I then called nalley bmw and the said it would take two weeks to get the part in. I am scared for my life if this airbag deploys and my grandchildren are in the car. How can we expidite this service to get my car fixed or do they want to pay for me to get a rental, or do they want to take the risk of the airbag hurting me or my grandchildren?

NoNoN NoneNone20170831

Takata recall i own a bmw series 1 128i year 2013. I received a notice on september 2017 stating that there is a defect on my air bag , and to make an appointment at the nearest bmw. I have called bmw of fort lauderdale and bmw of pembroke pines unsuccessfully, since i am told they don't have the replacement and need to order. They never have called me back. I also called customer relations and i was told the whole country is working on the recalls and the airbags are not available.I am concerned for my safety. I was also told nothing could happen to me in an event of an accident...So why the urgency and nobody is helping remedy this important safety recall [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(b)(6). *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20170829

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 bmw 128i .The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer fields bmw south orlando located at 9750 s orange blossom trail, orlando, fl 32837 and fields bmw winter park dealer located at 963 wymore rd, winter park, fl 32789 were contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NoNoN NoneNone20170227

Cpsc:working with my mechanic, it was discovered over the course of 2 months, that the front seatbelts and several of the airbags had either been disabled or removed. *dt *js*dt*jb

NoNoN NoneNone20161106

Even though a recall is on the car, my bmw dealership will not fix this.

NoNoN NoneNone20161019

Nothing -- yet. But bmw refuses to replace my airbags, as required by law.

NoNoN NoneNone20160905

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 bmw 128i. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called reeves bmw tampa (109 e fowler ave, tampa, fl 33612, phone number: (813) 936-5500) and was informed that the part for the repair was not available. The manufacturer stated that they did not have a date for when the part would become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NoNoN NoneNone20160830

Bmw is stalling unnecessarily and will not fix my recalled airbag(s).

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Latest VINs Decoded for this Manufacturer
VIN Year Model Manufactured In
WBAUP7C5XDVP245412013128iLEIPZIG , GERMANY
WBAUP9C57DVS958692013128iLEIPZIG , GERMANY
WBAUN1C52DVR012942013128iLEIPZIG , GERMANY
WBAUN1C53DVR010312013128iLEIPZIG , GERMANY
WBAUP7C57DVP255512013128iLEIPZIG , GERMANY
WBAUL7C51DVU083132013128iLEIPZIG , GERMANY
WBAUL7C56DVU083242013128iLEIPZIG , GERMANY
WBAUP7C55DVP250322013128iLEIPZIG , GERMANY
WBAUP9C56DVS954912013128iLEIPZIG , GERMANY
WBAUP9C53DVS947042013128iLEIPZIG , GERMANY
WBAUL7C5XDVM838212013128iLEIPZIG , GERMANY

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