2016 BMW 328I Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 57 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,458miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the air bags of the 2016 BMW 328I, 4% of the 57 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,458 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Front of vehicle involved in accident. My car rear ended a car and damage was enough to fracture my sternum and break 2 ribs to me. Air bags did not deploy and front end was severely damaged. Front is pushed over front tires and hood folded. I have photos. Vehicle was slowing for traffic and turn on a city street.”
NHTSA complaint #10887878, filed 2016-07, 2,915 miles“My wife and I were in an accident on 2/14/2018 in which we were rear ended and shoved into the car in front of us. The airbag on the passenger side of the dash discharged inside the dash but did not deploy into the cabin of the car. We were sitting still in traffic when we were rear ended by a full size chevrolet pick up truck that hit us about 35-40 MPH. We were both transported to the emergency room and she is suffering from severe back and neck pain, as well as bruising to her arm, shoulder, and breast.”
NHTSA complaint #11075360, filed 2018-02, 28,000 milesRelated 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 2016 BMW 328I
21 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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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