2007 BMW 328XI Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 198 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 93,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seats of the 2007 BMW 328XI, 2% of the 198 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,000 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.
“My passenger airbag sensor light for the seat keeps going on I've had this reset twice and it just keeps coming back on and now it does not go off . I was told there was a recall on this about 4 years ago it obviously wasn't fixed.. I was driving this last time when the light came on.”
NHTSA complaint #11129659, filed 2018-09, 150,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Bmw 328XI. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the passenger restraint failure light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the diagnosis was the result of the seat sensor mat failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was offered the part for free, but the contact would have to pay for the repairs. The contact was aware of a recall relating to the failure, but was notified from the manufacturer that the VIN was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10690885, filed 2015-02, 85,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Bmw 328XI. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was constantly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact was informed that the front passenger seat wiring harness and seat occupant detection mat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000. ..updated 03/16/16 the consumer stated she and her husband sold the vehicle to her parents. …”
NHTSA complaint #10822307, filed 2016-01, 93,000 miles“Quote: Report Receipt Date: NOV 12, 2013 NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V564000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 76,565 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC The Problem: The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if and how the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure. Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury. …”
NHTSA complaint #11616745, filed 2024-09Related service bulletins
- 10150264Oct 1, 2013"The replacement OC3 seat mat (front passenger seat occupancy) will not enable when following ISTA Repair Instruction REP 65 77 604, ""Replacing sensor mat (OC3 mat) for…
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2007 BMW 328XI
61 complaintsAir bags
40 complaintsEngine
36 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
26 complaintsSteering
25 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 BMW 328XI
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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