1999 BMW 328I Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 37about this part
- Share
- 38%of 98 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 37 complaints about the air bags of the 1999 BMW 328I, 38% of the 98 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,500 miles. 7 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 6 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I received a notice that the driver's air bag inflator was recalled in january 2020. No remedy is available. I have been waiting and calling Bmw and Bmw dealerships for 6 months.”
NHTSA complaint #11330058, filed 2020-06, 119,000 miles“On june 11, 2020 my car was delivered to classic Bmw in plano, texas for 1999 Bmw safety recall 19v-851 for the takata non-azide driver inflator. They were only supposed to change the igniter, but when I received the car the next day I noticed they replaced the entire airbag assembly. A couple of days later I tried the horn and it did not work and made an appointment to bring the car back for repair. I got the car back on june 25.2020 and was told that a connector was not completely attached. However, the paperwork they gave me stated - first visit a dual stage airbag was received from parts. …”
NHTSA complaint #11331794, filed 2020-06, 125,000 miles“The same vintage Bmw 3 series are being recalled for drivers side air bags now in late may 2015 . My vehicle is not being recalled now, but I have asked Bmw north america who made my airbag to determine if my family is also at risk from the same manufacturer (takata ). After asking multiple times I have not been given an answer. I have also asked my dealer if they knew, and they said that the airbags have Bmw logo and branding on them, but they do not know who actually made it. I would like Bmw north america to tell me who made the airbags in my vehicle so I know the manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #10722673, filed 2015-06, 100,150 miles“The same vintage Bmw 3 series are being recalled for air bags from 2001 and forward. My vehicle is not being recalled now, but I have asked Bmw north america who made my airbags to determine if my family is also at risk from the same manufacturer (takata ). After asking multiple times I have not been given an answer. I have also asked my dealer if they knew, and they said that the airbags have Bmw logo and branding on them, but they do not know who actually made it. I would like Bmw north america to tell me who made the airbags in my vehicle so I know the manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #10617605, filed 2014-07, 95,800 miles“I am the original owner on a Bmw 99 e46 328I and I m very diligent when it comes to the care of my car. I have made sure that every recall has been taken care of and any service requirement met. …”
NHTSA complaint #10061834, filed 2004-03, 54,340 milesRelated recalls
- 19V851000Nov 26, 2019DO NOT DRIVEBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 1999 323i and 328i vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) manufactured by…Covers: BMW 328I 1999, 323I 1999
- 21V401000May 27, 2021BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 BMW 3 Series (323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci and 330Ci), 1999-2001 323i, 328i, 330i, 330xi, and 2000 323i…Covers: BMW 328I 1999–2001, 323I 1999–2001, 330I 1999–2001 +6 more
- 19V852000Nov 26, 2019BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 1999-2000 323i and 328i and 2000 323Ci and 328Ci vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag…Covers: BMW 328I 1999–2000, 323I 1999–2000, 323CI 2000 +1 more
- 19V853000Nov 26, 2019BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 1999-2001 323i, 325i, 328i and 330i and 2000-2001 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, 323iT, and 325iT vehicles…Covers: BMW 328I 1999–2001, 323I 1999–2001, 330I 1999–2001 +6 more
- 02V223000Aug 9, 2002On certain 4-door passenger vehicles, the side air bag system could deploy in certain non-crash impacts, such as when contacting large potholes or curbs at…Covers: BMW 328I 1999–2000, 323I 1999–2000
- 99V063000Mar 26, 1999Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles are built with a side air bag system consisting of door-mounted thorax air bags (rear door air bags…Covers: BMW 328I 1999, 323I 1999
Related service bulletins
- 10184591Nov 1, 2020SERVICE ACTION - HEAD AIR BAG HOLDER RETROFIT: A rattle noise may develop from the head air bag (ITS) gas generator contacting adjacent component. This noise can be heard while…
- 10160287Apr 1, 2019TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL-RELATED SHORT-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018.
- 10160244Apr 1, 2019TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL-RELATED SHORT-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018.
- 10153726Jan 1, 2019Takata class action settlement. Customer support program. Front driver side airbag modules.
- 10149558Oct 1, 2018For the above-referenced vehicles with passenger?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata…
- 10149557Oct 1, 2018For the above-referenced vehicles with driver?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata…
- 10154816Feb 1, 2018In an effort to improve the completion rate on Takata air bag recall affected vehicles; BMW NA has expanded the BMW Ultimate Rewards platform to include a new Recall Support…
- 10148100Jun 1, 2014Special Technical Campaign. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has urged vehicle manufacturers to conduct an investigation into air bags which may not…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 4% |
| 2015 | 2 | 2% |
| 2014 | 15 | 10% |
| 2013 | 39 | 15% |
| 2012 | 26 | 20% |
| 2011 | 91 | 16% |
| 2010 | 43 | 28% |
| 2009 | 63 | 33% |
| 2008 | 83 | 35% |
| 2007 | 105 | 26% |
| 2000 | 35 | 31% |
| 1999 | 37 | 38% |
| 1998 | 4 | 15% |
| 1997 | 3 | 12% |
| 1996 | 3 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1999 BMW 328I
12 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 BMW 328I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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