2009 BMW 1 Series Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 39%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the air bags of the 2009 BMW 1 Series, 39% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,100 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On november 28, 2014, my wife and I purchased a 2009 Bmw 1-series convertible from a local chrysler dealer. We also purchased an extended warranty contract through the dealer. A few weeks later, my wife noticed the air bag icon on the dashboard was lit and a air bag off light located above the rear view mirror stayed on. We contacted the dealer to have it checked but the dealer could not diagnose the problem since they did have the diagnostic equipment to do so.they suggested that we take to a repair shop that had the equipment to test it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10683388, filed 2015-02, 46,100 miles“Takata recall: my driver air bag have yet to be replaced. This is from february 5, 2016. I can't drive my car outside of my town for fear of an accident. This is a sin!!! It's been almost a year. I am even worried about driving in town but trusting my lord and savior for my life safety. Takata needs to get the job done for all of us.”
NHTSA complaint #10934930, filed 2016-12“We received notice of the airbags recall over three months ago, and have been told by dealer, reeves Bmw, that the promise parts were to be received by end of summer, are not yet received and they cannot repair vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10905060, filed 2016-09“The contact owns a 2009 Bmw 123-I. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #10872910, filed 2016-06Related service bulletins
- 10052013Oct 1, 2013Bmw: replacement of the oc3 sensor seat mat on the passenger seat. Models e82, e88, e90, e91, e92, e93. Model years unknown. *kb updated 12/6/13.
- 10037078Sep 1, 2010Bmw: the airbag warning lamp is illuminated due to a software error.
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 BMW 1 Series
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 BMW 1 Series
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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