2014 BMW 328I Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 10%of 152 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the air bags of the 2014 BMW 328I, 10% of the 152 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,000 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 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.
“To avoid a head on collision, I was forced off road. When I moved out of the way I immediately applied the breaks which then took some time to respond as if it was blocked or as if I didnt press the pedal. By the time I felt some sort of stopping tension I was put into a pole. Airbags did not deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #11298566, filed 2020-01, 58,000 miles“I have had 4 car crashed quit this vehicle and neither time have the airbags deploy and I have became injured from the car crashes in my airbags never deployed, I can't hit a car from the front I have been hit from the back and neither airbags have deployed even a passenger got in on the site and that are back did not deploy either. My vehicle is in motion every time that I crashed or was crashed,”
NHTSA complaint #11338675, filed 2020-07, 75,000 miles“I was about to park in a cul-de-sac going about 5 MPH, while I was half way through the cul-de-sac the Bmw 328d had a sudden acceleration and in a very high speed crashed into a tree. I do not recall the exact speed when it crashed but it was very high, it felt and sounded like a race car. My foot was on the break right when it accelerated. It seems like a major mechanical / electrical problem with this car. Called Bmw hq to report the issue. A case manager has been assigned but no one contacted me yet.”
NHTSA complaint #10579413, filed 2014-04, 6,000 miles“Fault in airbag on screen, comes on and off. Started around 61,513 miles. Exact message fault in airbag, belt rensioner or belt-force limiter. Few days later, check engine comes on, along with high RPM's, while struggling to accelerate. 12/10/2018 engine is extremely loud and dropping off at dealer. Also back tail lights have moisture, back passenger was replaced a year ago. Driver side now needs replacing.”
NHTSA complaint #11160759, filed 2018-12, 61,533 miles“Takata recall -- 1.4 years is long enough!!!!! Lack of information from Bmw, dealer has no information on when they will be replaced. Middle of 2016 they said early spring of 2017 and still no information. Pleasee help, this is why NHTSA exists to protect consumers and put pressure on the big manufacturers to fix serious safety issues. We served 52+ years between the two of us in the military and don't choose to be severely injured by an airbag in a luxury vehicle that might spray shrapnel.”
NHTSA complaint #10984436, filed 2017-05, 50,000 milesRelated recalls
- 25V871000Dec 17, 2025BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i…Covers: BMW 328I 2014, 228I 2014–2015, M235I 2014–2015 +4 more
- 24V527000Jul 11, 2024BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible…Covers: BMW 328I 2014–2015, X3 2013–2014, 320I 2014–2015 +13 more
- 24V288000Apr 24, 2024BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i…Covers: BMW 328I 2014–2015, 320I 2014–2015, 428I 2014–2015 +7 more
Related service bulletins
- 10227568Oct 1, 2022According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be illuminated when the vehicle arrives in the workshop. 1. ACSM fault code "930A60 - Seat occupancy…
- 10174015Apr 1, 2020TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 4) replaces SI B51 30 16 dated March 2018. Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked…
- 10171414Jan 1, 2020SIDE PANEL REAR LIGHT HOUSINGS: LTD WTY EXT TO 10 YEARS WITHOUT MILEAGE LIMIT: The rear light housing(s) can loosen/detach at the mounting tabs this can cause a clacking sound in…
- 10163055Jun 1, 2019Due to an issue during supplier production the driver and/or passenger knee air bags could become damaged during deployment.
- 10146769Sep 1, 2017"AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT: ACSM FC 930A60 OR 930A1C SEAT OCCUPANCY DETECTION. According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be on when the vehicle…
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 2014 BMW 328I
52 complaintsEngine
29 complaintsEngine cooling
29 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 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