2010 BMW 528I Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 11%of 65 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the air bags of the 2010 BMW 528I, 11% of the 65 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,300 miles. 1 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.
“2010 Bmw 528I, having problems with passenger restraint system and air bag system lights stay on. I have read numerous complaints over the internet forums. This is a huge safety concern and should be addressed by Bmw.”
NHTSA complaint #10783325, filed 2015-10, 68,000 miles“There seems to be a common problem with these vehicles according to similar complaints being discussed in forums. My steering wheel is malfunctioning and creating a safety concern. While driving straight my horn and electrical controls do not function. If I turn the steering wheel to one side then the horn and electrical components work. I am also afraid that the airbag may not function properly because of this.”
NHTSA complaint #11551162, filed 2023-10“Airbag / seatbelt sensor faulty passenger restraint system malfunction error on the system. Bmw had a recall earlier for 2004-2006 vehicles where Bmw replaces the seat mat free of cost. I called the dealer for my 2010 528I and they are saying there is no recall; however I see thousands of users across the country are complaining about the same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11181409, filed 2019-02“The contact owns a 2010 Bmw 528I. The contact stated that the passenger seat occupancy system warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 56,600.”
NHTSA complaint #10607763, filed 2014-07, 56,600 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10148018Sep 1, 2014"?SI B01 09 14 September 2014 WarrantiesWarranties This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 09 14 dated August 2014. Please read this Service Information bulletin in…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | 8% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 4% |
| 2013 | 14 | 19% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 4 | 3% |
| 2010 | 7 | 11% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 14 | 12% |
| 2000 | 7 | 17% |
| 1999 | 9 | 20% |
| 1998 | 6 | 18% |
| 1997 | 5 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2010 BMW 528I
17 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 BMW 528I
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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