NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
398 reports81,000 miles · Apr 1, 2015
Air BagsSeat Belts
I'VE READ THERE'S A RECALL ON 3 SORTIES BUT NOT ALL VIA HAVE BEEN ADDED YET. MY VIN [XXX] I'M HAVING THE SEATBELT RESTRAINT ERROR OUT OF NOWHERE AND MY CAR WON'T START. ONLY 81000 MILES . BEEN RIDING MY BIKE TO WORK PLEASE HELP ME OUT HERE. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.…
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I'VE READ THERE'S A RECALL ON 3 SORTIES BUT NOT ALL VIA HAVE BEEN ADDED YET. MY VIN [XXX] I'M HAVING THE SEATBELT RESTRAINT ERROR OUT OF NOWHERE AND MY CAR WON'T START. ONLY 81000 MILES . BEEN RIDING MY BIKE TO WORK PLEASE HELP ME OUT HERE. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
NHTSA ODI #10703181
96,000 miles · Mar 25, 2015
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE BATTERY AND STARTER WERE REPLACED, BUT THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE FAN FOR THE MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12E029000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING), BUT THE VEH…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE BATTERY AND STARTER WERE REPLACED, BUT THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE FAN FOR THE MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12E029000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING), BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,000.
NHTSA ODI #10701652
82,000 miles · Mar 18, 2015
Air Bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW 328I. WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR WAS FAULTY. THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V564000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW 328I. WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR WAS FAULTY. THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V564000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000.
NHTSA ODI #10695133
100,000 miles · Feb 19, 2015
Air BagsSeats
WHILE I'M DRIVING THE SEAT LIGHT (SRS) JUST CAME ON THE DASH. WHEN I TAKE IT TO THE DEALER AND GET IT SCAN, THEY SAID IT THE SEAT MAT SENSOR IS MESS UP AND SO I ASK THEM IS IT IN THE RECALL AND THEY TOLD ME IT NOT ON THE RECALL. SO THAT IS [XXX] WEIRD? AND I WAS PISS OFF AND JUST LEFT. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FR…
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WHILE I'M DRIVING THE SEAT LIGHT (SRS) JUST CAME ON THE DASH. WHEN I TAKE IT TO THE DEALER AND GET IT SCAN, THEY SAID IT THE SEAT MAT SENSOR IS MESS UP AND SO I ASK THEM IS IT IN THE RECALL AND THEY TOLD ME IT NOT ON THE RECALL. SO THAT IS [XXX] WEIRD? AND I WAS PISS OFF AND JUST LEFT. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
NHTSA ODI #10689499
80,000 miles · Feb 19, 2015
Air Bags
MY CAR'S AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT BEGAN TO ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY OVER THE SUMMER INDICATING THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WAS DISABLED, EVEN WHEN SOMEONE WAS SITTING IN THE SEAT WITH THEIR SEAT BELT FASTENED. AFTER AWHILE, THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ON CONSISTENTLY, AS WELL AS THE SEAT BELT LIGHT. THE CAR NOW HAS THE PASSENGER AIRBAG …
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MY CAR'S AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT BEGAN TO ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY OVER THE SUMMER INDICATING THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WAS DISABLED, EVEN WHEN SOMEONE WAS SITTING IN THE SEAT WITH THEIR SEAT BELT FASTENED. AFTER AWHILE, THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ON CONSISTENTLY, AS WELL AS THE SEAT BELT LIGHT. THE CAR NOW HAS THE PASSENGER AIRBAG PERMANENTLY DISABLED. THIS CAR IS UNSAFE FOR A FRONT PASSENGER AS THERE IS NO WAY TO ENABLE THE AIRBAG MANUALLY. I WAS INFORMED BY BMW THAT THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE SAME YEAR AND MODEL (2007 328I) FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM, HOWEVER MY CAR DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR EITHER THE RECALL, OR THE EXTENDED WARRANTY AS IT IS ONLY MODELS WITH A CERTAIN PART NUMBER. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10689424
3,500 miles · Feb 19, 2015
Seat Belts
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW 328I. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WEBBING WOULD RETRACT AND EXCESSIVELY TIGHTEN ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN WHAT PART WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW 328I. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WEBBING WOULD RETRACT AND EXCESSIVELY TIGHTEN ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN WHAT PART WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,500. UPDATED 7/1/15*CN
NHTSA ODI #10684266
70,000 miles · Jan 26, 2015
Air BagsSeat Belts
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FASTEN SEAT BELT AND AIRBAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT OCCUPANT DETECTION MAT FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FASTEN SEAT BELT AND AIRBAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT OCCUPANT DETECTION MAT FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
NHTSA ODI #10678873
Mileage unknown · Jan 22, 2015
Unknown Or Other
CAR IS SHAKING.
NHTSA ODI #10678386
98,100 miles · Jan 19, 2015
Electrical System
THE DOOR LOCKS AND CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM ARE MALFUNCTIONING. KEY FOB WILL NOT UNLOCK DRIVER'S DOOR AND OTHER DOORS. KEY MUST BE USED FOR ENTRY. BMW ADMITS IN BULLETINS THAT FUSE AMPERAGE WAS DESIGNED IMPROPERLY. TAKEN INTO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR, DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THAT ALL FOUR DOOR LATCHES NEED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $…
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THE DOOR LOCKS AND CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM ARE MALFUNCTIONING. KEY FOB WILL NOT UNLOCK DRIVER'S DOOR AND OTHER DOORS. KEY MUST BE USED FOR ENTRY. BMW ADMITS IN BULLETINS THAT FUSE AMPERAGE WAS DESIGNED IMPROPERLY. TAKEN INTO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR, DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THAT ALL FOUR DOOR LATCHES NEED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $1,490.00. RESEARCH INDICATES THIS IS A SYSTEMIC ISSUE WITH BMWS. SURPRISED THAT A RECALL HAS NOT BEEN ORDERED GIVEN THE SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUES INVOLVED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10676484
58,000 miles · Jan 2, 2015
Electrical SystemStructure
THE DOOR LOCKS ON THE FRONT PASSENGER AND REAR DRIVERS SIDE DOORS WOULD NOT UNLOCK AND PASSENGERS HAD TO CLIMB OUT OF THE OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10669758
Official recalls
6Jul 3, 2024
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan (335d) vehicles. The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan (335d) vehicles. The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Air Bags:frontal
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan (335d) vehicles. The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Jan 15, 2020
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive and M3, 2009-2011 335D, 2006-2012 325xi, 328i, 328xi and 328i xDrive, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 2007-2013 328i, 335i, 335is, M3 Coupes, X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d and 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles equipped with non-desiccated driver frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag. On X5 and X6 vehicles, only the inflator will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Oct 30, 2017
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An electrical short can cause the parts within the PCV valve to melt, increasing the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is not in use.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PCV valve heater, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notification by the end of October 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Oct 25, 2017
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and M3, 2007-2011 328i xDrive, 335i xDrive and 335is and 2009-2011 335d vehicles. The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system may overheat.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring and electrical connectors, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Nov 12, 2013
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and 328i and 328xi sports wagons, model year 2006-2007 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i sedans and 530xi sports wagons, model year 2006 760i sedans, model year 2006-2007 750i, 750Li, and 760Li sedans, and model year 2006 X5 sports activity vehicles, equipped with certain seat types. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if and how the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners with an interim notification letter in January 2014 since parts are not currently available. When parts are available, BMW sent a second letter in August and dealers will repair the occupant detection mat to eliminate the possibility that it may crack, free of charge. Additionally, owners of model year 2006-2007 3 Series with standard seats, 5 Series with comfort seats, and Z4 models, will receive an extended warranty on their front passenger seat occupant detection mat. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Feb 7, 2013
BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through September 2011; and 2007-2011 3-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sedans manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sports wagons manufactured March 2007 through June 2011; and 2009-2011 Z4 vehicles manufactured March 2009 through June 2011. In February 2013, BMW recalled 504,545 vehicles. In July 2013, BMW informed the agency that it was adding 1-Series, 3-Series, and Z4 vehicles, representing an additional 12,094 vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 516,791. The connector for the positive battery cable connector and the corresponding terminal on the fuse box may degrade over time. Over time, the high current flow and heat from electrical resistance may lead to a breakage of the connection, and a loss of electrical power to the vehicle.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive battery cable connector and secure it with an improved method, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Additional source detail variants (3)
Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers
BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through September 2011; and 2007-2011 3-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sedans manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sports wagons manufactured March 2007 through June 2011; and 2009-2011 Z4 vehicles manufactured March 2009 through June 2011. In February 2013, BMW recalled 504,545 vehicles. In July 2013, BMW informed the agency that it was adding 1-Series, 3-Series, and Z4 vehicles, representing an additional 12,094 vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 516,791. The connector for the positive battery cable connector and the corresponding terminal on the fuse box may degrade over time. Over time, the high current flow and heat from electrical resistance may lead to a breakage of the connection, and a loss of electrical power to the vehicle.
Consequence: If there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive battery cable connector and secure it with an improved method, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Electrical SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V Battery:cables
BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through September 2011; and 2007-2011 3-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sedans manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sports wagons manufactured March 2007 through June 2011; and 2009-2011 Z4 vehicles manufactured March 2009 through June 2011. In February 2013, BMW recalled 504,545 vehicles. In July 2013, BMW informed the agency that it was adding 1-Series, 3-Series, and Z4 vehicles, representing an additional 12,094 vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 516,791. The connector for the positive battery cable connector and the corresponding terminal on the fuse box may degrade over time. Over time, the high current flow and heat from electrical resistance may lead to a breakage of the connection, and a loss of electrical power to the vehicle.
Consequence: If there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive battery cable connector and secure it with an improved method, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Electrical System
BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through September 2011; and 2007-2011 3-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sedans manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sports wagons manufactured March 2007 through June 2011; and 2009-2011 Z4 vehicles manufactured March 2009 through June 2011. In February 2013, BMW recalled 504,545 vehicles. In July 2013, BMW informed the agency that it was adding 1-Series, 3-Series, and Z4 vehicles, representing an additional 12,094 vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 516,791. The connector for the positive battery cable connector and the corresponding terminal on the fuse box may degrade over time. Over time, the high current flow and heat from electrical resistance may lead to a breakage of the connection, and a loss of electrical power to the vehicle.
Consequence: If there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive battery cable connector and secure it with an improved method, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
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