2010 BMW 328I Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 155 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seats of the 2010 BMW 328I, 2% of the 155 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,750 miles.
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 restraint system is malfunctioning, which may affect the airbag. It does not recognize that the passenger has their seat belt on. Red lights are flashing and it states that the passenger restraint system is malfunctioning. I feel that the manufacturer should provide repapirs for a safety system at no charge. Not sure if it is a bad sensor or what. This happens when the car is turned on and a passenger is seated with their seat belt on. Date below is approximate. I have not taken it into a Bmw dealership yet because over the phone, they said it may cost about $1,400 to fix.”
NHTSA complaint #11277123, filed 2019-10, 129,000 miles“Vehicle equipped with key activated memory seats. Was using same key fob as always when driver seat began to move by itself into various positions, all while at turnpike speed. When it finally stopped, seat was returned to prior position by depressing memory button, but began to move again on its own shortly afterwards. This issue has continued now for several weeks even just driving around town. There are no open recalls or service bulletins, but is a known issue if you go to the online forums. This problem presents a clear and present danger and needs to be addressed immediately!”
NHTSA complaint #10663767, filed 2014-12, 42,500 miles“My vehicle's Passenger Restraint system has failed affecting the Airbag's deployment, seat belt tensioners, and other safety components. The car currently has warnings on the dashboard in the form of lights and as warning messages in the infotainment system. Lights/warnings appeared randomly while driving qith no prior symptoms. This fault puts the safety of any passengers in my vehicle in jeopardy in the event of a collision. Car is available for inspection at anytime to confirm faults.”
NHTSA complaint #11435318, filed 2021-10Related 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 2010 BMW 328I
48 complaintsAir bags
43 complaintsEngine cooling
40 complaintsElectrical system
38 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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.
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