2008 BMW 328I Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 5%of 239 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the seats of the 2008 BMW 328I, 5% of the 239 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,000 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“The passenger airbag light in my dashboard is constantly on. The car thinks that a small child is sitting on the seat and disengages the airbag. So now the airbag is is completely disengaged even when someone is sitting in the passenger seat. I've taken my vehicle to Bmw dealership and they checked my VIN and said it's not part of the recall and want to charge me $2000 for the repair. I believe my seat sensor is the same one that is being recalled but not enough owners with the same vehicle have filed a formal complaint with NHTSA. …”
NHTSA complaint #11243478, filed 2019-08, 100,000 miles“When front passenger is seated, light indicates passenger seat air bags are turned off! Even with adults seated. Maintenance stated likely seat sensor faulty. Frustrated to see this is a known problem for this vehicle that was repaired for only one year of the 3 years affected. How many people must die first? Happens stopped and in motion.”
NHTSA complaint #11324210, filed 2020-05, 70,000 miles“As soon as the vehicle is started a warning will pop up for 'passenger restraint system malfunction' caused by the seat occupancy sensor failing on the front passenger seat. The warning will stay on and not go away. A previous recall for similar year models has been announced but it didn't cover all affected vehicles due to similar sensors being used across all these year models. Bmw wants to charge 1000+ dollars for this sensor repair due to them saying this is an 'unaffected vehicle'. …”
NHTSA complaint #11291193, filed 2019-12, 100,000 miles“Passenger seat occupancy mat sensor broken. Problem started, 5 years ago. This seems to be a well documented problem affecting many different Bmw models/years. Bmw will not take responsibility for the situation. Please help.”
NHTSA complaint #11015296, filed 2017-08, 12,000 miles“Seat sensor malfunctioning showing no passenger when passenger is seated. This may prevent seat belts from functioning and air bag deploying in the event of an accident and increasing injuries”
NHTSA complaint #11033190, filed 2017-10, 70,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10150264Oct 1, 2013"The replacement OC3 seat mat (front passenger seat occupancy) will not enable when following ISTA Repair Instruction REP 65 77 604, ""Replacing sensor mat (OC3 mat) for…
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 2% |
| 2012 | 8 | 6% |
| 2011 | 11 | 2% |
| 2010 | 3 | 2% |
| 2009 | 8 | 4% |
| 2008 | 12 | 5% |
| 2007 | 10 | 3% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2008 BMW 328I
85 complaintsAir bags
83 complaintsEngine
54 complaintsEngine cooling
33 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsFuel system
13 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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