2011 BMW 328I seats problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 2011 BMW 328I — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The the OC3 MAT on the passanger car just showed up faulty which causes the air bag light to also come on. I have seen a lot of others posting they are having the same issue. Can you help me find out if this has already been recalled but not replaced on my car or if it hasn't even been recalled yet…”
filed Dec 30, 2023
“Passenger restraint system malfunction alert when car is turned on. Air bag and passenger seatbelt warning lights are on. Passenger seat belt light will never turn off even with no passengers in the car. Air bags for passenger are off when there is a passenger in the car causing a safety concern…”
filed Oct 22, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seats problems in other 328I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 328I | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 328I | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 328I | 5 | 2% |
| 2012 328I | 8 | 6% |
| 2010 328I | 3 | 2% |
| 2009 328I | 8 | 4% |
| 2008 328I | 12 | 5% |
| 2007 328I | 10 | 3% |
| 1999 328I | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 328I | 1 | 4% |
| 1997 328I | 1 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 BMW 328I
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.