1999 BMW 328I air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 42 complaints for the 1999 BMW 328I, 34% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 42 34% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 121,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 9 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 6 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 12 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 120,000 miles, and 8% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 9 crashes, 6 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 1999 BMW 328I. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle hit a curb causing a crash. The side air bags deployed causing injuries to the contact's arm that did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed and deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 BMW 328I. While driving, the contact stated that the driver side airbag deployed independently. The dealer made the contact aware of NHTSA campaign id number: 02v223000 (air bags:side/window), but the contact's VIN was not associated with the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileage was 110,000.