2015 BMW 328I Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 125 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the air bags of the 2015 BMW 328I, 2% of the 125 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,750 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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 contact owns a 2015 BMW 328I. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the front passenger’s side air bag warning light illuminated. The failure persisted with a passenger seated in the front passenger’s seat. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11675410, filed 2025-07, 50,000 miles“The contact owns a 2015 BMW 328I. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the air bags warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that water had leaked into the trunk of the vehicle and onto the amplifier causing electrical shortage in the vehicle to stop functioning as designed. The contact was informed that an extensive diagnostic test was needed to locate the leak. Additionally, the contact was informed that the air bag positive terminal cable and the seat belt battery cable and amp needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11537953, filed 2023-08, 97,500 milesRelated recalls
- 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 2015 BMW 328I
56 complaintsEngine cooling
42 complaintsEngine
23 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 BMW 328I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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