2008 BMW 328i Airbags Problems
NHTSA lists 83 airbag complaints for the 2008 BMW 328i, 35% of all complaints for the year, with 5 crashes and 1 fire linked to the area. Median mileage at failure was 76,000. Two related recalls (24V513000 and 20V017000) cover driver air bag module and inflator replacement.
- Airbags complaints
- 83
- 35% of 239 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 239
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Median mileage
- 76,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Passenger-side airbag fails to deploy in low-speed rear-end crashes even when the driver-side airbag fires.
- Passenger seat occupancy sensor mat malfunctions, triggering a persistent "passenger air bag off" warning light.
- Seat belt and airbag warning lights stay on, sometimes tied to frayed wiring under the seats and requiring repeated dealer visits.
- Owners report airbag deployment causing hand, arm, or wrist injuries in crashes at highway speed.
- Takata-related recall notices reference smoke or electrical issues alongside airbag campaign numbers on the same vehicle.
When 2008 BMW 328i airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 3, 2011, latest Mar 3, 2026.
Airbags recalls for the 2008 BMW 328i
- NHTSA 24V513000Jul 3, 2024Airbags394,029 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan (335d) vehicles. The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- NHTSA 20V017000Jan 15, 2020Airbags59,965 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive and M3, 2009-2011 335D, 2006-2012 325xi, 328i, 328xi and 328i xDrive, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 2007-2013 328i, 335i, 335is, M3 Coupes, X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d and 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles equipped with non-desiccated driver frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag. On X5 and X6 vehicles, only the inflator will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Airbags complaints by 328i model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2008 BMW 328i?
- NHTSA lists 83 airbag complaints for the 2008 328i, which is 35% of all 239 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there an airbag recall for the 2008 BMW 328i?
- Yes, two recalls cover this area: campaign 24V513000 for driver air bag module replacement, and campaign 20V017000 for driver air bag replacement tied to inflators.
- At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on this model year is 76,000 miles.
- Did the 2008 328i airbag issue cause any injuries or crashes?
- NHTSA records show 5 crashes, 1 fire, and 5 injuries associated with airbag complaints for this model year.