2011 BMW 328 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 35%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,958miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the air bags of the 2011 BMW 328, 35% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,958 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I called the dealership (motorworks Bmw in bloomington mn) regarding two open recalls (pcv heater and air bag) they told me that the airbag was not affected but they would repair the pcv heater. I am more concerned about the air bag as it is related to crash safety.”
NHTSA complaint #11129531, filed 2018-09, 122,000 miles“Bmw 328/2011- poor rain handling & lack of airbag(s) deploying in crash where car was totaled. I was driving in the rain and visibility was fine. My car started to hydroplane and started fishtailing, then spun out of control and into a guard rail on I-95. My airbags did not deploy. My car has been declared a total loss. I have had 5 cars and 2 of them were Bmw 3 series. My 2007 Bmw never had a problem. I've never had an accident before this one and am confident driving in the rain. I do not feel that my Bmw performed like it should have. …”
NHTSA complaint #10415015, filed 2011-07, 14,800 miles“Takata recalls? When I start my car, I keep getting a message passenger restraint malfunction involving seat belt, air bag, etc. If I don't connect my seat belt on the passenger side when no one is in it, the bell keeps ringing.my car is not on the list of recalls for this. Why isn't my car on the recall list?”
NHTSA complaint #11002696, filed 2017-07“Takata inflators: I have been waiting almost a year for Bmw to replace this airbag. I cannot sell the vehicle to a dealer until this is replaced. I expect my airbag to be replaced now. I want Bmw to complete this asap...all I get from them is parts are not available at this time ....”
NHTSA complaint #10959911, filed 2017-03“Takata recall got recall notice march 2016 have checked with Bmw dealer 3 times and am told I am on the list. I live in atlanta, ga but have a condo at panama city beach, fl and drive back and forth regularly. I don't understand why it is taking so long when this is such a major safety issue. I understand there is a priority list and I would like to be on it given the age of my vehicle and where I live.”
NHTSA complaint #10937134, filed 2016-12Related recalls
- 16V071000Feb 5, 2016BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi…Covers: BMW 328 2006–2013, 335 2006–2013, X5 SAV 2007–2013 +10 more
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 BMW 328
9 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 BMW 328
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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