2015 BMW 428I Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 9%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the air bags of the 2015 BMW 428I, 9% of the 78 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 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.
“I was t boned by another driver and my airbag didnt deploy. My car was going approx 20mph and the other vehicle over 60mph. Struck directly in center of car on passenger side and only th passenger side window airbag was the only one to deploy. There was no passenger in my car. I was knocked out by hitting the side panel and steering wheel. I was in motion turning into my work across a highway”
NHTSA complaint #11156006, filed 2018-12, 33,000 miles“I brought my car in after a faulty airbag light went off. Was notified by Bmw that the seat sensor was faulty causing the airbag to shut off. This fault is well-known to Bmw and I wrote a complaint based on my initial contact that Bmw would not take responsibility. I received a call back from Bmw about the complaint made to them in which they stated because I have an extended warranty they will take no ownership or responsibility for the reported problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11288873, filed 2019-12, 43,000 miles“Airbags in the Bmw are malfunctioning and producing a fault of the system listed as a malfunction . Bmw does not warranty this though it is a safety system that should be subjected to fixing faulty systems that could injure drivers and passengers. I purchased a 3rd party warranty for my car through map when I purchased the car but there may be a dispute of who is supposed to cover this system according to my adviser chris from Bmw. Taking vehicle in tomorrow 12/12, fault began 8am 12/11 while I was driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11288479, filed 2019-12, 43,000 miles“While driving my 2015 Bmw 428I grand coupe, I was struck on the driver's side rear door by a large utility truck. The rear door was totally destroyed and the glass shattered. There appears to be frame damage at the bottom of the car. The side airbags never deployed. I sustained injuries because of this safety feature never deployed. I was attempting to make a left turn, when a truck in the interior lane went straight, striking me on the driver's side. The driver's door was pinned shut, and sustained secondary damages.”
NHTSA complaint #11210005, filed 2019-05, 60,000 miles“I car hit me from behind and pushed me into the car in front of me and my steering wheel came off and my air bag on steering wheel did not deploy. As a result the wheel pushed in my chest.”
NHTSA complaint #11433462, filed 2021-09Related 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 428I 2014–2015, X3 2013–2014, 328I 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 428I 2014–2015, 328I 2014–2015, 320I 2014–2015 +7 more
- 15V148000Mar 13, 2015BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 428i Convertible, 428i xDrive Convertible, 435i Convertible, and 435i xDrive Convertible…Covers: BMW 428I 2015, 435I 2015
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…
- 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 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 7 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2015 BMW 428I
35 complaintsEngine cooling
26 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 BMW 428I
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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