How many seat belt complaints does the 2007 BMW 328i have?

NHTSA lists 15 seat belt complaints for the 2007 328i, which is 4% of the 398 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a seat belt recall for the 2007 BMW 328i?

No recalls are listed under Seat Belts for the 2007 328i in this data. Several owners reference a separate airbag recall covering the passenger seat occupant mat but say their 2007 VIN was excluded.

At what mileage do seat belt problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure across the 15 seat belt complaints is 76,500 miles.

What seat belt symptoms do owners report most often on the 2007 328i?

Owners most often describe the seat belt or airbag warning light staying on, tied to a failed passenger seat occupancy detection mat, along with a few reports of the belt webbing tightening on its own.

Did any seat belt issues lead to a crash or injury?

Among the 15 seat belt complaints, NHTSA recorded 1 crash and 1 injury, and no fires.

2007 BMW 328i Seat Belts Problems

NHTSA logged 15 seat belt complaints for the 2007 BMW 328i, 4% of its 398 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 76,500. No recall is listed under Seat Belts for this year, though many owners tie the issue to the passenger seat occupant detection mat.

Seat Belts complaints: 15; 4% of 398 complaints
All complaints this year: 398
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 76,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical seat belt symptoms owners report

Front passenger seat belt warning light and airbag warning light stay on even when the seat is occupied correctly, and owners report they only clear after several days.
Multiple owners describe a failed seat occupancy detection mat (fault code 93c3) that disables the passenger airbag and triggers a persistent seat belt/airbag alert.
One owner reported the front passenger seat belt webbing suddenly retracted and tightened on its own while driving at low speed.
Several owners said the seat belt indicator beeped and stayed lit regardless of whether the belt was buckled, sometimes described alongside a car that would not start.
Owners frequently mention checking for a recall related to the occupant mat sensor but finding their 2007 VIN excluded from BMW's recall range for the 2006 model.

When 2007 BMW 328i seat belt complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 29, 2013, latest May 15, 2024.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2013 to May 2024; peak Jun 2014 (2).

Seat Belts recalls for the 2007 BMW 328i

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Seat Belts complaints by 328i model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20050 (0%)
20060 (0%)
200715 (4%)
200811 (5%)
200914 (7%)
20104 (3%)
201112 (2%)
20125 (4%)
201310 (4%)
20146 (4%)
20152 (2%)
20161 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How many seat belt complaints does the 2007 BMW 328i have?: NHTSA lists 15 seat belt complaints for the 2007 328i, which is 4% of the 398 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a seat belt recall for the 2007 BMW 328i?: No recalls are listed under Seat Belts for the 2007 328i in this data. Several owners reference a separate airbag recall covering the passenger seat occupant mat but say their 2007 VIN was excluded.
At what mileage do seat belt problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure across the 15 seat belt complaints is 76,500 miles.
What seat belt symptoms do owners report most often on the 2007 328i?: Owners most often describe the seat belt or airbag warning light staying on, tied to a failed passenger seat occupancy detection mat, along with a few reports of the belt webbing tightening on its own.
Did any seat belt issues lead to a crash or injury?: Among the 15 seat belt complaints, NHTSA recorded 1 crash and 1 injury, and no fires.