2008 BMW 328I Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 83about this part
- Share
- 35%of 239 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 83 complaints about the air bags of the 2008 BMW 328I, 35% of the 239 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 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 have contacted the dealer for months trying to get a replacement airbag installed. I have received numerous letters in the mail saying they have the parts but once I go to make an appointment there are never any replacement parts available. This does not make it seem safe to drive. How do I get my repair done? Thank you”
NHTSA complaint #11052542, filed 2017-12, 73,000 miles“Passenger restraint system failure. The passenger seat occupancy mat sensor is bad, and Bmw has recalled it for my 2006-2007 cars, but I have an early 2008 production car that has the problem. I believe this to be a dangerous safety problem and as it stands I do not believe my airbags will deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #11144072, filed 2018-10, 160,000 miles“After the car was serviced about a year and a half ago, the air bag light went on. When I took it back to the dealer, he said the sensors are really sensitive on the bmws. I recently found out that this year and model had a recall on airbags. When I called the dealer they asked that I refer this to you guys because my particular VIN is not included in the recall. I am now constantly driving in fear of a airbag malfunction.”
NHTSA complaint #10970691, filed 2017-04, 10 miles“Seat-belt light/takata recall, it seems that my VIN number is not listed among the vehicles recalled but my airbag lights have been coming on and off as well as seatbelt lights and I believe that the two systems are linked and should be investigated for security reasons, the lights came on as the vehicle was in slow motion as I was attempting to park. I would like to have the parts replaced, especially if the airbags are manufactured by takata or another manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #10957667, filed 2017-02, 57,000 miles“I have the airbag light on that causes warning sign on the information center. I took the car to crevier Bmw in santa ana, california to have it checked. They told me that the passenger seat detection mat sensor needs to be replaced. This is the problem that's existed before in previous years of the same model, according to nthsa publication on 2013-12-14. Would you please extend the years of the coverage since basically 2006-2011 is the same body type and components for Bmw vehicle. Thank you so much.”
NHTSA complaint #11149913, filed 2018-11, 110,000 milesRelated recalls
- 24V513000Jul 3, 2024BMW 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…Covers: BMW 328I 2006–2012, 328XI 2006–2012, 325XI 2006–2012 +7 more
- 20V017000Jan 15, 2020BMW 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…Covers: BMW 328I 2006–2013, 335I 2006–2013, M3 2006–2013 +16 more
Related service bulletins
- 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.
- 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…
- 10148018Sep 1, 2014"?SI B01 09 14 September 2014 WarrantiesWarranties This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 09 14 dated August 2014. Please read this Service Information bulletin in…
- 10150131Mar 1, 2013"Enabling and Replacing New OC3 Seat Mat. The replacement OC3 seat mat (front passenger seat occupancy) will not enable when following ISTA Repair Instruction REP 65 77 604…
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 2008 BMW 328I
85 complaintsEngine
54 complaintsEngine cooling
33 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsSeats
12 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 BMW 328I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology