2007 BMW 328xi Airbag Problems

Which parts fail

• Sensor › Occupant classification
  7
• Sensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger
  3
• Frontal › Sensor/control module
  1

Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  29%
• 25k–50k
  418%
• 50k–75k
  15%
• 75k–100k
  732%
• 100k–150k
  627%
• 150k+
  29%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 BMW 328xi owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

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. Repair: BMW will notify owners with an interim notification letter in January 2014 since parts are not currently available. When parts are available, anticipated to be in March 2014, BMW will send a second letter and dealers will repair the occupant detection mat to eliminate the possibility that it may crack, free of charge. …

The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328XI. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V513000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

For two years my seatbelt sensor pad in the passengers side has been broken. The cost is $1400. I took it to the dealer only for them to say they don't see a recall on my car. I looked it up here and the same result. I research recalls on the 3 series 328xi on the internet and I see a seat sensor pad recall on some cars. What I don't understand is if it's the same sensor pad and/or same malfunction. Why is it only a fraction of the models? Also it's unfair for you guys to make mistake with this information. By the time you have corrected the issue I will have died or paid for every defect out of my own pockets. Remember BMW is a business I am not. The new issues is something that I have never had happen in 20 years of driving. I hit an average size pothole and my suspension locked-up then later something snapped. It was the rear wheel drivers side. …

Had many in warrantee visits and repairs involving the front passenger seat oc3 mat...replacing the mat had previously resolved the problem successfully, but the problem returns a year or so later.currently,as of 9-23-15,the issue is when the seat is exposed to the sun all day, the front passenger,while sitting in the seat is no longer protected by the air bag..,this is indicated by the "passenger airbag off" light in the overhead console being lit for the duration of the trip.this is a serious safety hazard... I have a video available showing this exact problem happening in my car. This make,model, and year has recalls and 15 year extended warrantees concerning the oc3 mat that BMW says doesn`t apply to my specific VIN...I believe due to the seriousness of the passenger not being protected in a collision, my specific VIN should be included in the recall or 15 year extension.

Tl* 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. Updated 03/22/16.

Takata recall .......driver's front air bag. NHTSA recall number16v071 blower motor wiring NHTSA recall number17v676 positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) valve heater NHTSA recall number17v683................. Nothing has happened yet but alot are catching on fire due to these problems....and I dont just have 1 I have 2 fire issues and one major with the airbag...... Ive contacted BMW serveral times but I havent got a email or contacted back from service to fix these issues.... The car is my livelyhood so I feel like just buying the parts myself and fixing them other than the airbag.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 BMW 328xi. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated every time the vehicle was started. The contact also stated that the warning indicator illuminated for approximately three months. The dealer diagnosed that the mat sensor on the passenger side front seat failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was not included in a recall. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 BMW 328xi. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag indicator illuminated and remained lit. The contact called BMW of rochester at [phone] (located at 4250 w henrietta rd, rochester, ny 14623) and was informed that there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The contact was referred to NHTSA. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

The car has a short draining battery all the dash lights came on the blower moter smelt like fire when turned on. Scan tool wont connect to obd2 says no communication air bags restraint lights came on . I beleive your recalls were not done and cause a massive failure that would be considered dangerous conditions to operate vehicle under.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 BMW 328xi. While operating the vehicle, the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The cause of the failure was not determined. BMW of devon (20 lancaster av, devon, pa) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,000. The VIN was invalid.

Related recalls

Airbag complaints in other 328xi years