2011 Bmw 328i Xdrive Seat Belts Problems
2 owner-reported seat belts complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (2)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 328I. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WOULD TIGHTEN AROUND THE DRIVER. THE ISSUE MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE DRIVER TO TURN LEFT OR RIGHT TO SEE OUT OF THE SIDE MIRRORS PROPERLY. ALSO, WHEN THE SEAT BELT WAS UNLATCHED, IT FAILED TO RETRACT CORRECTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BMW OF SARASOTA (5151 CLARK RD, SARASOTA, FL 34233 (888) 849-1985) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED THE CONTACT A 10% DISCOUNT. THE CONTACT WAS UNHAPPY WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S OFFER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,148.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 328. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT SENSOR DETECTED AN OCCUPANT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT WHEN IT WAS UNOCCUPIED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO THE HEAT FROM THE LEATHER SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.