The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328XI. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V513000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
2007 BMW 328XI airbags problems
40 complaints (20% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 98,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 40
- of this car's complaints
- 20%
- typical mileage
- 98,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 3
Which part fails
- Sensor: occupant classification7
- Sensor: occupant classification: front passenger3
- Frontal: sensor/control module1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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BMW 328XI airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2007 BMW 328XI airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- 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 module
- 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 classification
- 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 328XI owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Quote: Report Receipt Date: NOV 12, 2013 the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 13V564000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 76,565 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC The Problem: 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. Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury. Repair: BMW will notify owners with an interim notification letter in January 2014 since parts are not currently available. When parts are available, anticipated to be in March 2014, BMW will send a second letter 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. This is reproducible with the front passenger seat. The seatbelt light and airbag light turn on when a passenger is present. This car is unsafe for anyone to be seated in the front passenger seat even when buckled as the red seatbelt and red airbag turn on and stay on until the passenger unbuckles and exits this vehicle.
Airbag lights keep going off, saying "fault in passenger restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner, or belt force limiter. Continue to wear a seat belt. Please contact the nearest bmw center." or "function of the airbag, belt tensioners, and belt force limiters faulty. Ensure the seat belt is fastened despite the fault. Have the problem checked by the nearest bmw service center". These lights come on everytime the car is started, dealerships cannot figure it out, and any attempt to clear the code does not work.
The car has a short draining battery all the dash lights came on the blower moter smelt like fire when turned on. Scan tool wont connect to obd2 says no communication air bags restraint lights came on . I beleive your recalls were not done and cause a massive failure that would be considered dangerous conditions to operate vehicle under.
Passenger air bag light is lit even when passenger is sitting. There's no difference as to if the passenger sits down with the car on or off, if the belt is fastened with the car on or off, moving or stationary.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 328xi. While operating the vehicle, the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The cause of the failure was not determined. Bmw of devon (20 lancaster av, devon, pa) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,000. The VIN was invalid.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 328xi. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag indicator illuminated and remained lit. The contact called bmw of rochester at 585‑617‑0465 (located at 4250 w henrietta rd, rochester, ny 14623) and was informed that there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The contact was referred to the federal safety agency. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
Fault in passenger-restraint system.effecting airbag,belt tension or belt-force limiter. Restraint system malfunction. What is that?
Takata recall .......driver's front air bag. The federal safety agency recall number16v071 blower motor wiring the federal safety agency recall number17v676 positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) valve heater the federal safety agency recall number17v683................. Nothing has happened yet but alot are catching on fire due to these problems....and I dont just have 1 I have 2 fire issues and one major with the airbag...... Ive contacted bmw serveral times but I havent got a email or contacted back from service to fix these issues.... The car is my livelyhood so I feel like just buying the parts myself and fixing them other than the airbag.
Failed pressure mat sensor, passenger airbags disabled bmw failure code (93c3 oc3) service bulletins issued, however existing recalls do not cover my VIN. Current condition leaves passenger airbag disabled.
Questions about the 2007 BMW 328XI airbags
Does the 2007 BMW 328XI have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 40 complaints about the airbags of the 2007 BMW 328XI, 20% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2007 BMW 328XI airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 98,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2007 BMW 328XI 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 328XI have bad airbags?
The BMW 328XI model years with the most airbags complaints are 2007 (40 complaints), 2008 (16 complaints) and 2011 (12 complaints).
Other 2007 BMW 328XI problems
Electrical 61Engine 45Locks 26Steering 25Transmission 10Fuel system 8Seat belts 8Lights 6Acceleration 5Body 5Brakes 4Seats 4Tires 4Suspension 3Wheels 3Driver assistance 2Visibility 2
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