2013 BMW 328I air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 44 complaints for the 2013 BMW 328I, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 44 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 49,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 12 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 12 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 49,000 miles, and 56% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 12 crashes, 1 fire, 12 injuries.
What owners wrote
Car involved in rear end collision and car caught fire and burned up. Air bags did not deploy. Car was in slow motion approaching a stop light when hit in rear . Road conditions sunny and dry. My car was pushed into car in front causing more damage. Accident occurred in illinois 159 in glen carbon,ill.
Getting an intermittent passenger restraint system malfunction. It states the passenger airbag will be deactivated. The error is occurring when a passenger is in the passenger seat, and also now when the seat is empty. After searching this error message, this appears to be a common issue with different years and models of BMW.
Other problems reported for the 2013 BMW 328I
- Engine 136 complaints
- Electrical system 61 complaints
- Brakes 31 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 23 complaints
- Fuel system 20 complaints