2012 BMW 3-Series Problems and Repair Histories
2012 BMW 3-Series problems reported via the Car Repair History and Car Reliability Surveys
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2012 BMW 3-Series for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2012 BMW 3-Series problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
For 2012 BMW 3-Series problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2012 BMW 3-Series problems and repair histories that follow it.
BMW 3-Series Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2012 | BMW 3-Series 4dr | 21 3-Series 4drs, 5.5 months of data per 3-Series 4dr, average 4600 miles Small sample size. Join or 21 3-Series 4drs, 5.5 months of data per 3-Series 4dr, average 4600 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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Repair costs are in local units.
2012 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 2500 | 0 | Noisy heater fan. Replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 10000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2012 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 6700 | 0 | Bluetooth sync was intermittent and after they tried to sell me on the phone as the problem, I proved them wrong and they replaced it. |
| Oct | 2012 | 9000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 3000 | 0 | Squeaking noise from steering |
| Feb | 2013 | 4700 | 0 | Squeaking noise from steering |
| Mar | 2013 | 5000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 3000 | 0 | Distortion from speaker -replaced |
| Feb | 2013 | 9000 | 0 | "No Signal" on information display |
| Mar | 2013 | 10000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2012 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 0 | low coolant light came on - found loose expansion tank cap, system filled and bled. | |
| Aug | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2012 BMW 3-Series 2dr Hardtop conv.
turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 3000 | 0 | Defective ping detector |
| Mar | 2013 | 3000 | 0 | replace batery |
2012 BMW 3-Series 2dr Hardtop conv.
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 15000 | 0 | loose nut in door |
2012 BMW 3-Series 2dr Hardtop conv.
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 5000 | 0 | I purchased an iPhone 4S cradle to use my phone's apps through the iDrive system. When it was installed, it worked intermittently. |
| Apr | 2013 | 43000 | 0 | I had my electrical system randomly go haywire while driving. Gauges droppe to zero and then back up to speed (care performance was not affected). Then passive restraint error was displayed. Replaced CANBUS. |
2012 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 0 | Warning message displayed on idrive: Engine Malfunction, engine output has been decreased, take vehicle to nearest dealership asap. Dealer found problem with Knock Sensors in two cylinders. Repaired by replacing both sensors. | |
| Mar | 2013 | 5000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2012 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 3000 | 0 | Accelerator pedal issue. There was a one half second lag before engine response. They reprogrammed the computer to remap the engine to the pedal. |
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