2007 BMW 328I Air Bags Problems
Owners have filed 105 complaints with NHTSA about air bags problems on the 2007 BMW 328I, 26% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 83,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “passenger seat” (19% of reports).
- 105air bags complaints
- 83,000median miles at failure
- 8mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- 32%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Passenger seat: mentioned in 20 of 105 complaints (19%)
- Takata air bags: mentioned in 16 of 105 complaints (15%)
- Mat sensor: mentioned in 8 of 105 complaints (8%)
- Restraint malfunction: mentioned in 7 of 105 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do air bags problems happen?
Based on 59 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 105 complaints, 8 mention a crash, 6 an injury.
BMW 328I air bags complaints by model year
| Model year | Air Bags complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 328I | 2 | 4% | 15,458 |
| 2015 328I | 2 | 2% | 73,750 |
| 2014 328I | 15 | 10% | 58,000 |
| 2013 328I | 39 | 15% | 48,000 |
| 2012 328I | 26 | 20% | 64,500 |
| 2011 328I | 91 | 16% | 71,000 |
| 2010 328I | 43 | 28% | 89,750 |
| 2009 328I | 63 | 33% | 68,725 |
| 2008 328I | 83 | 35% | 76,000 |
| 2007 328I | 105 | 26% | 83,000 |
| 2000 328I | 35 | 31% | 96,000 |
| 1999 328I | 37 | 38% | 120,500 |
| 1998 328I | 4 | 15% | 66,000 |
| 1997 328I | 3 | 12% | — |
| 1996 328I | 3 | 10% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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].
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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
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…
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 NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2007 BMW 328Is have air bags problems?
No. NHTSA has 105 owner complaints about air bags for the 2007 BMW 328I (26% of the 399 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2007 BMW 328I air bags?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list air bags. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do air bags problems start?
The median reported mileage is 83,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about air bags problems on the 2007 BMW 328I?
The most frequent phrase is “passenger seat”, in 20 of 105 complaints, followed by “takata air bags” (16).
Other 2007 BMW 328I problems
- Electrical System problems (129)
- Engine problems (65)
- Steering problems (56)
See all 2007 BMW 328I problems or air bags problems across all 328I years.