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2009 BMW 128I Air bags Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
38%of 26 total for the year
Median mileage
71,247miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the air bags of the 2009 BMW 128I, 38% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,247 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

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.

“I recently had to purchase a new passenger airbag on my 2009 Bmw 1 series, since the entire passenger airbag system malfunctioned. I understand that there are certain Bmw vehicles which had a recall due to malfunctioning passenger airbags. When I took my vehicle to the dealership, the persons at the dealership mentioned that the 2009 1 series has not been affected by the passenger airbag recall.”

NHTSA complaint #10749301, filed 2015-08, 64,800 miles

“We received a recall notice from Bmw for the airbag a few months ago but have not received a date when it will be completed. In our opinion, the older models should be replaced first due to the age of the vehicle and the possibility of injury.”

NHTSA complaint #10919971, filed 2016-10

“Takata recall---the Bmw is used as a commuter vehicle traveling 64 miles each day, 5 days a week. I was alerted to the air bag problem by the dealer. I've contacted the dealer on 2 occasions inquiring as to the status of the replacement bags; both calls were not helpful as I was told that the bags were still not available and that there is no date as to when my car can be repaired. I understand, too, that the car can't be sold or traded for a replacement vehicle. This scenario has left me in a comprimised position. …”

NHTSA complaint #10934496, filed 2016-12

“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Bmw 128I. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags); however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.”

NHTSA complaint #10967709, filed 2017-03

“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Bmw 128I. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was not available. 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.”

NHTSA complaint #10892510, filed 2016-08

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20132467%
20122374%
20111530%
2010941%
20091038%
2008739%

Other parts of the 2009 BMW 128I

Electrical system
5 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 BMW 128I

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology