1999 BMW 328I Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 98 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,407miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the seat belts of the 1999 BMW 328I, 5% of the 98 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,407 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 was charged for the replacement of the lower seat belt buckle. My vehicle just reached the 50,171 miles. This a safety item that should be covered regarless even though the warranty expired.”
NHTSA complaint #10088280, filed 2004-08, 49,891 miles“Consumer stated the driver's front seat belts did not lock into place when a sudden stop was necessary. The drivers door made a rattling noise, the window regulator was repalced.”
NHTSA complaint #10031834, filed 2003-08, 62,407 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Bmw 328I. The contact stated that the fasten seat belt warning alert was illuminated and all passengers were secured in the seat belt. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics, who stated that the occupant seat sensors failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure was reported to the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 150,000. The current mileage was 151,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10514458, filed 2013-05, 150,000 miles“The vehicle was involved in a head on collision while driving 35 MPH. The passenger side seat belt did not retract and as result the passenger hit the windshield. The passenger sustained some injuries. Please provide any additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #10054124, filed 2004-01Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 2% |
| 2014 | 6 | 4% |
| 2013 | 10 | 4% |
| 2012 | 5 | 4% |
| 2011 | 12 | 2% |
| 2010 | 4 | 3% |
| 2009 | 14 | 7% |
| 2008 | 11 | 5% |
| 2007 | 15 | 4% |
| 1999 | 5 | 5% |
| 1997 | 2 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1999 BMW 328I
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 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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