2007 BMW 328I airbags problems

105 complaints (26% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 85,000. 8 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 105
of this car's complaints: 26%
typical mileage: 85,000
crashes: 8
recalls: 3

Which part fails

Sensor: occupant classification
4
Frontal: sensor/control module
3
Side/window
1
Sensor: occupant classification: front passenger
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

BMW 328I airbags problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2007 BMW 328I airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Airbag light 28 No deployment 5

Related recalls

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator moduleReported July 3, 2024 · 394,029 vehicles affected

What is wrong: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan (335d) vehicles. The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.

Recall number 24V513000 · Recall details

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator moduleReported January 15, 2020 · 59,965 vehicles affected

What is wrong: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive and M3, 2009-2011 335D, 2006-2012 325xi, 328i, 328xi and 328i xDrive, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 2007-2013 328i, 335i, 335is, M3 Coupes, X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d and 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles equipped with non-desiccated driver frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag. On X5 and X6 vehicles, only the inflator will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.

Recall number 20V017000 · Recall details

Air bags: sensor: occupant classificationReported November 12, 2013 · 76,565 vehicles affected

What is wrong: BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and 328i and 328xi sports wagons, model year 2006-2007 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i sedans and 530xi sports wagons, model year 2006 760i sedans, model year 2006-2007 750i, 750Li, and 760Li sedans, and model year 2006 X5 sports activity vehicles, equipped with certain seat types. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if and how the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure.
Risk: Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners with an interim notification letter in January 2014 since parts are not currently available. When parts are available, BMW sent a second letter in August and dealers will repair the occupant detection mat to eliminate the possibility that it may crack, free of charge. Additionally, owners of model year 2006-2007 3 Series with standard seats, 5 Series with comfort seats, and Z4 models, will receive an extended warranty on their front passenger seat occupant detection mat. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1‑800‑525‑7417 or email BMW at [email protected].

Recall number 13V564000 · Recall details

What 2007 BMW 328I owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 3, 2024 · Airbags · NJ

passenger restraint malfunction warning light has been on. It is a common problem with many BMW's and they did not issue a recall prior to 2009 models. The repair is quite costly and it seems to be a computer error that is not actually an issue at all

Filed May 15, 2024 · Airbags, Seat belts · NY

Front Seat Passenger Side Seatbelt warning indicator activates when no person is in passenger seat. Airbag warning light illuminates even when there is a passenger in the seat. I see numerous complaints about the same/similar issues in your data base, but seemingly no resolution or recall. My car is a convertible. I note from other complaints on your website that a related recall was initiated for my year make model but it did not apply to convertible version of this model. That is irresponsible and unacceptable.

Filed May 18, 2022 · Airbags, Engine · 85,000 miles · NM

The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328i. The contact stated that the passenger restraint system message had appeared on the instrument panel indicating an air bag failure. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The manufacturer had been notified of the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Dec 6, 2021 · Airbags · 188,000 miles · NV

The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328i. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the air bag sensor warning light illuminated, whether a passenger was seated in the seat or not. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated even without a passenger seated in the seat. The contact was unable to reach the local dealer. The contact referenced the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 13V564000 (Air Bags) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 188,000.

Filed Sep 30, 2021 · Airbags · FL

I have been trying since 2016 to get Vista BMW in Broward County Florida to replace or remove the DEFECTICE AND DANGEROUS Takata airbags in my car, and I have the paperwork to prove that this was never done. Reeves BMW in Tampa, Florida, said that Vista BMW falsely reported that the airbags were replaced with non-Takata bags and refused to install the correct ones with desiccant. I have proof that shows that the airbags were never available at that time and the Vista BMW service manager himself told me that all he could do was replace it with another defective stock airbag until the replacements were available. After waiting two years without hearing from Vista or any BMW representative, and eventually moving to Tampa in 2018, I went to the BMW dealer here, Reeves, who stated that Vista had falsely reported that the "interim" airbag had been replaced and they refused to install the replacements. So now I keep the car unused in the garage, too scared to drive this bomb that can blow up at any time, and I cannot afford to junk a car that took me five years to pay off. Why has the federal safety agency not prosecuted BMW and not enforce this? How can I get BMW to replace the airbags with the correct ones with dessicant? PLEASE HELP, AT WITS END!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Filed Sep 28, 2021 · Airbags · FL

I have been trying since 2016 to get Vista BMW in Broward County Florida to replace or remove the Takata airbags in my car, and I have the paperwork to prove that this was never done. Reeves BMW in Tampa, Florida, said that Vista BMW falsely reported that the airbags were replaced with non-Takata bags and refused to install the correct ones with desiccant. I have proof that shows that the airbags were never available at that time and the Vista BMW service manager himself told me that all he could do was replace it with another defective airbag until the replacements were available. After waiting two years without hearing from Vista or any BMW representative, and eventually moving to Tampa in 2018, I went to the BMW dealer here, Reeves, who stated that Vista had falsely reported that the "interim" airbag had been replaced and they refused to install the replacements. As I am the only driver and owner of the car, I know that no one else could have taken the car from my garage in the dead of night and replaced any airbag and returned the car without my knowledge. So now I keep the car unused in the garage, too scared to drive this bomb that can blow up at any time, and I cannot afford to junk a car that took me five years to pay off. BMW either owes me a replacement SAFE airbag or a replacement car that has a safe airbag in it. I will gladly join any legal action to expose these criminals and hope you can do something for me before I die. The documents attached clearly show that the airbag was never replaced with a proper desiccant or drying agent.

Filed Jul 12, 2021 · Airbags · NC

Air bag light malfunction passenger side

Filed Jul 1, 2021 · Airbags, Engine · CA

Bmw of Murietta will not honor the recalls

Filed Sep 10, 2020 · Airbags · 111,000 miles · MS

Air bag lights on

Filed Jan 15, 2020 · Airbags · 92,234 miles · TX

My vehicles passenger airbag is deactivated and my passenger seat belt warning light as well as the red airbag malfunction light stay on no matter what even when someone is sitting in the seat and whether the car is mobile or stationary, I was told it's due to the passenger occupancy sensor that has deteriorated over time ,I also have read that recalls were made for the issue but not for the coupe for some reason ,which I dont get my car has the standard seats in it and is made with the same exact part that was recalled on other models why is my car excluded when the sedan and wagon of the same year were included?

Questions about the 2007 BMW 328I airbags

Does the 2007 BMW 328I have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 105 complaints about the airbags of the 2007 BMW 328I, 26% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2007 BMW 328I airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 85,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2007 BMW 328I airbags?

Yes, 3 recalls: 24V513000, 20V017000, 13V564000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the BMW 328I have bad airbags?

The BMW 328I model years with the most airbags complaints are 2007 (105 complaints), 2011 (91 complaints) and 2008 (83 complaints).