2014 BMW 328I air bags problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2014 BMW 328I — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2014 BMW 328i. The contact stated that while stopped at a red light, another vehicle crashed into the entire rear at 50 MPH causing the contact's vehicle to spin around twice and come to a stop in the middle of the street. The air bags did not deploy. No warning lights were…”
filed Feb 21, 2025
“UNKNOWN: Vehicle collided with another vehicle on highway and control system and functions stopped. Airbag on Driver’s Side malfunctioned burning driver with liquid and metal.”
filed Sep 3, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the…Campaign 25V871000 · Dec 17, 2025
- Please see the recall report for the complete list of modelsCampaign 24V527000 · Jul 11, 2024
- Head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the…Campaign 24V288000 · Apr 24, 2024
Related service bulletins
According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be illuminated when the vehicle arrives in the workshop. 1. ACSM fault code "930A60 - Seat occupancy detection, front passenger; malfunction" is…
B650414 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 2022
Air Bags problems in other 328I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 328I | 2 | 4% |
| 2015 328I | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 328I | 39 | 15% |
| 2012 328I | 26 | 20% |
| 2011 328I | 91 | 16% |
| 2010 328I | 43 | 28% |
| 2009 328I | 63 | 33% |
| 2008 328I | 83 | 35% |
| 2007 328I | 105 | 26% |
| 2000 328I | 35 | 31% |
| 1999 328I | 37 | 38% |
| 1998 328I | 4 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 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.