2008 BMW 328I problems
Owners have filed 375 complaints about the 2008 BMW 328I with NHTSA. Air bags account for 25.1% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of electrical system at 22.9%.
Complaints375
Crashes12
Fires35
Injuries16
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Air bags 25.1% · 94
Electrical system 22.9% · 86
Engine 14.4% · 54
Engine and engine cooling 9.1% · 34
Unknown or other 5.1% · 19
Fuel/propulsion system 3.5% · 13
Seats 3.2% · 12
Seat belts 2.9% · 11
Severity
Of those complaints, 12 describe a crash, 35 describe a fire and 16 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 11 model years of the BMW 328I in this data, 2008 sits 4th by complaint volume. 2011 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 14 in the last three years against 61 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 85,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Takata recall BMW has yet to remedy the defect within a reasonable period of time. I received the recall letter in march 2016 and have not heard from them since on the status of the recall. I I also have contacted the local BMW dealership and have not heard back from them regarding my concern for the recall. I do not have another vehicle to drive and am increasing the risk on my life every time I am on the road. Air bags
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Air bags
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Air bags
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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