Side/window Air Bag problems of the 2012 BMW 328

Two problems related to side/window air bag have been reported for the 2012 BMW 328. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/17/2017

Passenger side airbag restraint system malfunction warning illuminated sporadically. I took it to the dealership to have it checked and nothing was found. A week later, the same thing happened. I took it back and was told the passenger side sensor pad needed to be replaced. Now both the driver and passenger airbag/restraint system illuminated while driving or parked. The vehicle doesn't recognize my driver side seat belt being engaged. These warning appear either when the vehicle is in motion or parked.

2 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/12/2012

Passenger side air bag disengages if passenger sits on any type cushion. Passenger side air bag disengaged light is on if passenger is in the passenger seat sitting on any type of cushion or padding. The air bag can disengage if passenger wears a padded winter coat. This BMW 328i originally was delivered with the air bag engaged with or without a passenger in the passenger seat, the passenger side air bag disabled light was always off and the air bag was engaged. BMW will not restore to the original delivered condition. The passenger sitting on any cushion or padding is in danger of injury because of a disengaged passenger air bag. This was not the original delivered condition. . . . Updated11/21/12.


Other Air Bag related problems of the 2012 BMW 328



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328 Safety Recalls
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