How many airbag complaints does the 2012 BMW 328i have?

NHTSA lists 26 airbag complaints for the 2012 BMW 328i, which makes up 20% of all 130 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there an airbag recall for the 2012 BMW 328i?

Yes. Two recalls apply: campaign 24V513000 covering driver airbag module inspection/replacement, and campaign 20V017000 covering driver airbag replacement on related BMW models built with the same part.

Did the airbag problems cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows one crash and one injury linked to airbag complaints for the 2012 BMW 328i, including a case where the airbag did not deploy in a side-impact collision.

At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for airbag complaints on the 2012 BMW 328i is 64,500 miles.

2012 BMW 328i Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 26 airbag complaints for the 2012 BMW 328i, 20% of all complaints filed for the year, with one crash and one injury reported. Two related recalls cover driver airbag inflators and modules; the median mileage at failure is 64,500.

Airbags complaints: 26; 20% of 130
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 64,500 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Owners report the driver's airbag failing to deploy during a side-impact collision, resulting in injury.
Some describe the passenger airbag disengaging on its own when the seat is loaded with a cushion or padded winter coat, triggering the airbag warning light.
Several owners report the airbag warning light staying illuminated with no diagnosis performed on the vehicle.
A large number of complaints describe receiving a Takata airbag recall notice (NHTSA campaign 16V071000) but being told replacement parts were not available, leaving the recall repair unfinished for extended periods.
Multiple owners state they had not experienced an actual airbag failure but were frustrated by the wait for recall parts.

When 2012 BMW 328i airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 6, 2012, latest Aug 23, 2024.

26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2012 to Aug 2024; peak Sep 2017 (3).

Airbags recalls for the 2012 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.

20050 (0%)
20060 (0%)
2007105 (26%)
200883 (35%)
200963 (33%)
201043 (28%)
201191 (16%)
201226 (20%)
201339 (15%)
201415 (10%)
20152 (2%)
20162 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does the 2012 BMW 328i have?: NHTSA lists 26 airbag complaints for the 2012 BMW 328i, which makes up 20% of all 130 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there an airbag recall for the 2012 BMW 328i?: Yes. Two recalls apply: campaign 24V513000 covering driver airbag module inspection/replacement, and campaign 20V017000 covering driver airbag replacement on related BMW models built with the same part.
Did the airbag problems cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows one crash and one injury linked to airbag complaints for the 2012 BMW 328i, including a case where the airbag did not deploy in a side-impact collision.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for airbag complaints on the 2012 BMW 328i is 64,500 miles.