Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Seats (20.3% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.
Seats complaints here are 4.8× the median for that category across the 344 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 28 · 20.3% | not available | — |
| Air Bags | 18 · 13% | Recalled | Recall 08V384000 |
| Electrical System | 17 · 12.3% | not available | — |
| Air Bags:frontal | 11 · 8% | Recalled | Recall 08V384000 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 · 5.8% | not available | — |
| Power Train:automatic Transmission | 6 · 4.3% | not available | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 138 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 08V384000 · 2008 · reported 08/05/2008
IN THIS SITUATION THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY EVEN IF A SUFFICIENTLY SEVERE ACCIDENT WOULD OCCUR AND OCCUPANT PROTECTION PROVIDED BY THE SYSTEM WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“AIRBAG LAMP REMIANS ON DUE TO FAILED PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY DETECTION MAT. HONOLULU BMW DEALER CLAIMS RECALL 08V384000 WAS PERFORMED JULY 18, 2008- WHICH IS…”NHTSA complaint 11534460 — filed 07/25/2023 · SEATS
“THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT HEATER OVERHEATED CAUSING DISCOMFORT TO THE DRIVER'S LEG. TURNING OFF THE HEATER STOPPED THE OVERHEATING. THERE WAS NO APPARENT DAMAGE TO…”NHTSA complaint 10682952 — filed 02/12/2015 · SEATS
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Seats issues are the most-reported category, cited in 28 of 138 NHTSA complaints (20.3%), followed by air bags (18), electrical system (17), air bags:frontal (11). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
138 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 13 involved a crash, 13 involved a fire, and 17 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign, including campaign 08V384000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
