2010 BMW 328I Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/14/2026

42Air Bags complaints

27.5%Of all 153 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE47 · 30.7%

AIR BAGS42 · 27.5%

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING37 · 24.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM34 · 22.2%

Unspecified / other12 · 7.8%

Share of the 153 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2010 BMW 328I overview page.

What owners report

“Front Passenger Air Bag Seat Occupancy Sensor (OC3) Mat failure. Does not detect a passenger in the seat. Passenger airbag is forced off due to…”NHTSA complaint 11435460 — filed 10/04/2021

“My vehicle's Passenger Restraint system has failed affecting the Airbag's deployment, seat belt tensioners, and other safety components. The car currently has warnings on the…”NHTSA complaint 11435318 — filed 10/04/2021

“Passenger seat throwing a code that says "passenger restraint system malfunction"”NHTSA complaint 11428775 — filed 08/12/2021

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 BMW 328I have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2010 BMW 328I: 42 of 153 complaints on file (27.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2010 BMW 328I have in total?

153 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 3 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 3 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.