2013 BMW 328I Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/12/2026

38Air Bags complaints

14.9%Of all 255 complaints

#4Most-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

ENGINE92 · 36.1%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM60 · 23.5%

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING41 · 16.1%

AIR BAGS38 · 14.9%

SERVICE BRAKES30 · 11.8%

Share of the 255 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2013 BMW 328I overview page.

What owners report

“THE PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM SENSOR DINGS REALLY LOUD WHEN A PASSAGE OR OBJECT IS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE SENSORS IN THE SEAT THAT TELL…”NHTSA complaint 11289523 — filed 12/16/2019

“THE PASSENGER AIRBAG RESTRAINT MALFUNCTION SENSOR KEEPS POPPING UP. I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE APART OF THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH THE SENOR IN THE SEAT…”NHTSA complaint 11233993 — filed 07/22/2019

“AN AIRBAG FAULT APPEARS AS 'PASSENGER RESTRAINING MALFUNCTION. KEEP WEARING SEATBELT AND CONTACT NEAREST DEALER. ' THIS CODE CAME UP OVER A YEAR AGO AND…”NHTSA complaint 11193014 — filed 04/01/2019

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 BMW 328I have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2013 BMW 328I: 38 of 255 complaints on file (14.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2013 BMW 328I have in total?

255 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 24 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, 17 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 07/12/2026.