Five problems related to air bag light on have been reported for the 2010 BMW 328. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Tl the contact owns a 2010 BMW 328xi. While driving approximately 25 mph, the seat belt chime on the front passenger side sounded and the air bag warning indicator illuminated. There was no passenger occupying the seat. After the last incident on September 24, 2018, the failure occurred every day. The only way to stop the chime was by engaging the latch on the seat belt buckle. The vehicle was taken to winslow BMW of colorado springs (5845 n nevada avenue, colorado springs, CO 80918) where it was diagnosed that the sensor mat on the front passenger side was damaged and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.
Tl the contact owns a 2010 BMW 328i. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated, which was a safety concern. The vehicle was taken to fields BMW south orlando (located at 9750 s orange blossom trail, orlando, FL 32837, (407) 956-6300) and it was determined that the VIN was not included in a recall for the air bags. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. In addition, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts needed for the repairs were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact called the dealer again and was informed that parts were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2010 BMW 328i. While driving at an unknown speed, the front passenger occupancy sensor warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (vista motors in coconut creek, FL, 954-935-1845) where the technician, dino belotti, stated that the failure was not covered by the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was out of warranty, however, a discount towards the repair costs was offered. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
The contact owns a 2010 BMW 328i. When the ignition was started, the air bag and seat belt warning indicators remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the passenger seat sensor failure occurred. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 89,500.
Tl- the contact owns a 2010 BMW 328i convertible. The contact stated that the check engine light had and service air bag light had warning indicator had illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag and restraint system had malfunctioned, and the vehicle needed an oil change. The vehicle was repaired however the vehicle began making an abnormal noise from the engine. Prior to this failure the vehicle began shaking abnormally and had abnormal tire wear. The vehicle was taken to the delaer where it was diagnosed that vehicle needed new tires and an alignment. The vehicle was repaired however the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lug nut wheel bolts were loose, the vehicle needed new tires, and the vehicle needed an alignment. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000. Kh.