2012 BMW 328I Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 6%of 130 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the seats of the 2012 BMW 328I, 6% of the 130 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,000 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.
“Every so often I get an error message that says 'passenger restraint system malfunction'. I know this is a common error message for Bmw vehicles & their owners. I have taken it to the dealership and been told that it could be repaired at my expenses...why?! When so many vehicles have the same issue and it's not user error...time for a recall! Come on!”
NHTSA complaint #11163894, filed 2018-12, 40,000 miles“April 2013, a warning signal on my vehicle notified me there was a need for coolant. I scheduled maintenance for 4/18/13. I informed them of the coolant warning and also inquired about recall notices. On 4/19/13, I called weber Bmw myself to check the status, louie informed me there were 3 recall notices on my car that were apparent and needed to be repaired, and that they would need to hold my car until monday 4/22/13.I picked up my car on 4/23/13 and louie informed me all the recalls were fixed and my car was good to take home. On 4/24/13, the coolant warning signaled again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10510862, filed 2013-05, 14,000 miles“Vehicle at approximately 36,000 miles started exhibiting an intermittent warning for passenger restraint system malfunction. Bmw of ontario, ca diagnosed the issue as a faulty seat occupancy sensor, but declined warranty coverage due to vehicle age and exclusion from 3rd party warranty. This appears to be a fairly widespread issue based on: 1) many of the online owner forums cover this problem. 2) the problem is widespread enough to support several manufacturers making and selling bypass\emulator devices to circumvent the failed sensor. …”
NHTSA complaint #11222111, filed 2019-06, 36,000 miles“Passenger side air bag disengages if passenger sits on any type cushion. Passenger side air bag disengaged light is on if passenger is in the passenger seat sitting on any type of cushion or padding. The air bag can disengage if passenger wears a padded winter coat. This Bmw 328I originally was delivered with the air bag engaged with or without a passenger in the passenger seat, the passenger side air bag disabled light was always off and the air bag was engaged. Bmw will not restore to the original delivered condition. …”
NHTSA complaint #10484241, filed 2012-11, 3,828 miles“The seat is always making a noise that I have to put the seat belt for the passenger side even though there is no one beside me and since 2014 I have a problem with the time chain I was waiting for a recall that Bmw north america and no one called me”
NHTSA complaint #11395466, filed 2021-02Related service bulletins
- 10198899May 1, 2021B58 ENGINE: ENGINE OIL FILTER REMOVAL PROCEDURE AND TOOLS . A. For the B58 engines, a BMW Oil Catch special tool for use in conjunction with removing the engine oilfilter insert…
- 10153640Jan 1, 2019FRONT PASSENGER SEAT SPORADIC MOVEMENT. Occasional stopping of seat adjustability movement in the driver and front passenger seats when occupied.
- 10153704Dec 1, 2018SEAT THIGH SUPPORT UPHOLSTERY IS PROTRUDING. The upholstery may dislodge slightly from the thigh support base over time from repeated compression due to normal use.
- 10145298Jun 1, 2018MEMORY SEAT ADJUSTMENT IS LIMITED: After programming the vehicle with ISTA 4.10.2x, the adjustment range of the memory seat may restricted.
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 2012 BMW 328I
55 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 BMW 328I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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