2011 BMW 328I Seats Problems

“The back seat melted for no known reason. It started in the backseat arm rest, and I had to pay to get it fixed, you can see that the leather is a different color, then it moved onto the seat. No one ever sits back there, I went to braman Bmw and they said it had to do with the elements, I didn't know that you had to keep it in a garage, that is something that should of been told ahead of time. I don't have a garage so it's impossible, there should be a recall. Other manufacturers like lexus has had recalls on similar issues.”

“Stopped after exciting freeway with traffic flow. Suv came up behind me and didn't stop and hit me from behind going 40-60 MPH. Impact threw me back then headrest deployed and punched me in the back of head which I then hit searing wheel. Instantly felt pain in neck and head. Taken by ambulance to hospital. 2 c.t. Scans done,chest xrays, and 2 mris of neck and brain showing spinal stenosis of cervical region, bulge of cervical disc without myelopathy. I also sustained a concussion and whiplash which is still present as of today. Car totalled. …”

“I am receiving a 'passenger restraint malfunction' message on my dash and the seatbelt and airbag light are stuck on. Online Bmw states the oc3 mat needs to be replaced. Check with your dealer, we extended the warranty on some models. I checked with my dealer and this does not qualify. They will not cover this safety repair. I cannot safely have anyone ride in the passenger seat, and the seat ceases to move as well. My dealer states it costs $1350 to fix and they would need to order in the part and have my vehicle for 2 days. This is a safety issue. …”

“I had my passenger in the car driving 30mm and then I got a “restraint system warning ⚠️ “ illuminating the seatbelt light and seatbelt with airbag light. This is a safety concern as it is still on without a passenger. This affects the passenger airbag so in the case of fatality this would fall on BMW NA for neglecting to fix this issue. The car was fine before and this came out of no where”

“In approximately 2014 the passenger seatbelt sensor randomly started dinging while driving and the seat was NOT occupied. I solved the issue by clipping the seat belt. This issue continued randomly for years and was always solved by clipping the seatbelt. Just this week May 2022, I had a passenger who while getting into the car once the seat belt was disengaged, the sensor immediatly started ding and would not stop and the Service Engine Soon dashboard light came on simultaneously. The Service light stayed on throughout the journey and has not turned off. …”