Air Bag Problems of BMW 328

BMW 328 owners have reported 660 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag (412 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag light on (51 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Air Bag problems of BMW 328

The Air Bag problem

The vehicle’s "passenger airbag off" light and dashboard srs warning lamp are illuminated. A diagnostic scan using a BMW-specific tool confirms manufacturer fault code 93c3 (passenger seat occupancy detector). This indicates a hardware failure of the oc3 internal seat sensor mat.   Read details...

The Air Bag Light On problem

Airbag lights keep going off, saying "fault in passenger restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner, or belt force limiter. Continue to wear a seat belt. Please contact the nearest BMW center. " or "function of the airbag, belt tensioners, and belt force limiters faulty.   Read details...

The Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

The car is a 2013 BMW 328i sedan. The problem happened while the car was in park. I had a passenger get in the car and a warning appears saying "passenger restraint system malfunction". I took it to the dealership and they said the issue was the passenger seat occupancy mat sensor.   Read details...

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? + airbag failed to deploy in head-on collision how was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? + due to failure, driver sustained mild concussion when head hit steering wheel and put at   Read details...

The Warning Light On problem

The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328i. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the air bags warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall and referred the contact to the dealer.   Read details...




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