How many airbag complaints does the 2008 BMW 328xi have?

NHTSA lists 16 airbag complaints for the 2008 328xi, which is 16% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Is there an airbag recall for the 2008 BMW 328xi?

Yes. NHTSA lists recall campaign 24V513000 covering the driver's airbag module and campaign 20V017000 covering related 3 Series airbag issues, both affecting the 328xi.

Did the 2008 328xi have a Takata airbag recall?

Owner complaints reference NHTSA campaign 16V071000 for Takata airbags, with several reporting long waits for replacement parts.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to airbag problems?

NHTSA data for this year and component shows 1 crash and 2 injuries, along with 1 fire, among the 16 airbag complaints.

At what mileage did airbag problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2008 328xi is 117,000 miles.

2008 BMW 328xi Airbags Problems

NHTSA logged 16 airbag complaints for the 2008 BMW 328xi, 16% of all complaints that year, with one crash and one fire reported. Most center on delayed Takata airbag recall repairs and non-deployment during a crash, at a median 117,000 miles.

Airbags complaints: 16; 16% of 99 complaints
All complaints this year: 99
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 117,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Owners report airbags failing to deploy during a rollover or crash despite the vehicle being totaled.
Many owners describe being on a Takata recall waiting list for months with dealers unable to obtain replacement inflators.
Several complaints mention no clear timeline from BMW dealers on when Takata parts would arrive to complete campaign 16V071000.
One owner reported a passenger airbag and seat belt warning light illuminating alongside unrelated stalling and RPM fluctuation issues.
A fire was reported in one vehicle with smoke coming from the air conditioning vents while parked, unrelated to a crash.

When 2008 BMW 328xi airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 29, 2012, latest Apr 17, 2025.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2012 to Apr 2025; peak Aug 2017 (3).

Airbags recalls for the 2008 BMW 328xi

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 328xi model year

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

20061 (20%)
200740 (20%)
200816 (16%)
20092 (18%)
20105 (29%)
201112 (18%)
20120 (0%)
20133 (11%)
20142 (12%)
20150 (0%)
20160 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does the 2008 BMW 328xi have?: NHTSA lists 16 airbag complaints for the 2008 328xi, which is 16% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Is there an airbag recall for the 2008 BMW 328xi?: Yes. NHTSA lists recall campaign 24V513000 covering the driver's airbag module and campaign 20V017000 covering related 3 Series airbag issues, both affecting the 328xi.
Did the 2008 328xi have a Takata airbag recall?: Owner complaints reference NHTSA campaign 16V071000 for Takata airbags, with several reporting long waits for replacement parts.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to airbag problems?: NHTSA data for this year and component shows 1 crash and 2 injuries, along with 1 fire, among the 16 airbag complaints.
At what mileage did airbag problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2008 328xi is 117,000 miles.