2008 BMW 328XI airbags problems

Filed Apr 17, 2025 · Airbags · 162,000 miles · IN

The contact owns a 2008 BMW 328XI. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the air bag deployed unintendedly. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated prior to the air bag deployment. The air bag deployed, and there was no occupant inside the vehicle. The contact stated that after the air bag had deployed, the air bag warning light was illuminated after the air bag had deployed. The vehicle was recently taken to the dealer and the vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the dealer informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 162,000.

Filed Jul 4, 2020 · Airbags, Electrical · 250,000 miles · NY · fire

Car caught on fire for unknown reasons. When the car was turned on smoke came out from the air conditioning vents and all doors locked from inside. There were 2 occupants inside that needed assistance to get out while the car was catching fire. The vehicle was parked.

Filed May 9, 2018 · Airbags, Electrical · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 328xi. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system), 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling), and 16v071000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Rallye bmw in westbury, new york was made aware of the recalls and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect for the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags). Vin tool confirms parts not available for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling).

Filed Aug 25, 2017 · Airbags · FL

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 bmw 328xi. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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. Braman bmw west palm beach (located at 2901 okeechobee blvd, west palm beach, fl) was contacted and stated that the parts for the remedy had not been ordered. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Aug 7, 2017 · Airbags · MD

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 bmw 328xi. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted (bmw of rockville in rockville, md) and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. .. .updated 10/04/17 *bf the consumer stated the recall repair was completed. Updated 10/11/2017

Filed Aug 3, 2017 · Airbags · ME

Takata inflators: we received a notice from auto airbag settlement today. Our vehicle has the affected airbag(s). We have not received a recall notice.

Filed Jul 27, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · 100,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 328xi. On several occasions, while driving, the RPM needle dropped and then returned to normal. The vehicle shook and stalled. On several other occasions, the vehicle failed to start. The contact mentioned that the passenger side air bag and seat belt indicator illuminated. The contact was concerned that due to the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags), the passenger side air bags could also be defective. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the key needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The dealer was not notified. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v044000 (electrical system). The contact was concerned that the stalling would occur and could cause a crash. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall for the electrical system and no parts were available for the air bag recall. The manufacturer informed the contact that she would receive a notification letter when the part was available. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Jul 3, 2017 · Airbags · 117,000 miles · WA

I have received an initial recall letter from bmw in march of 2016. They still do not have parts to service this automobile to correct the recall.

Filed Feb 14, 2017 · Airbags · DE

Takata recall. Vehicle has been identified as having a defective takata passenger airbag, manufacturer does not have replacement parts available and has not been able to provide any information on when replacement parts will become available. I am concerned about the safety of continuing to use this vehicle while waiting for this defect to be corrected.

Filed Oct 18, 2016 · Airbags · UT

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 bmw 328xi. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair for longer than 6 months. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contacts vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.