Front Seat Head Restraint problems of the 2007 BMW 328

Two problems related to front seat head restraint have been reported for the 2007 BMW 328. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Seat Head Restraint problem

Failure Date: 11/04/2014

Passenger restraint malfunction. Nhtsa campaign number 13v564000. My vehicle matches the criteria exactly. Sport seats. Yet BMW claims it is not applicable to VIN. A simple internet search shows a flood of people having the exact same issue yet they are all being denied by BMW even though their vehicles fit the exact profile of the recall.

2 Front Seat Head Restraint problem

Failure Date: 09/14/2014

The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328xi. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the passenger restraint failure light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the diagnosis was the result of the seat sensor mat failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was offered the part for free, but the contact would have to pay for the repairs. The contact was aware of a recall relating to the failure, but was notified from the manufacturer that the VIN was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact also stated that the failure light illuminated continuously. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.


Other Seats related problems of the 2007 BMW 328

Seats problems
11
Front Seat Head Restraint problems
2


328 Service Bulletins
328 Safety Recalls
328 Defect Investigations