2019 BMW 330I Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 10%of 41 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,443miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the air bags of the 2019 BMW 330I, 10% of the 41 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,443 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“Had a passenger restraint system malfunction error warning light. Took the car to the dealer for service and they replaced the air bag repair wiring harness from the ACSM (air bag control unit) control module to both knee air bags. This did not fix the error, so they then replaced the air bag control unit. Error message is now not present. Dealer stated air bags would not deploy unless I had the repairs done, yet they stated that this safety issue was not covered by my warranty. Car is 2019 model with less than 20,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11540308, filed 2023-08“Vehicle is relatively new and kept in great shape. No damage nothing, one day the sensor for passenger airbag malfunction appears indicating that passenger airbag will not deploy in event of a crash. Dealership says it’s not covered under warranty and have to pay to replace out of pocket costing multiple thousands of dollars. Error seems manufacturer defect.”
NHTSA complaint #11668576, filed 2025-06“The contact owns a 2019 BMW 330i. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH on a three-lane highway, traveling in the exit lane, and using the hands-free calling system to speak with his wife, the vehicle crashed into an unknown metal object in the roadway, which tore the undercarriage. The driver-side air bag exploded without warning, resulting in him sustaining a concussion, and the vehicle came to a stop. The emergency call system failed to activate. His wife was able to contact 911, who was delayed in locating the incident site. …”
NHTSA complaint #11707834, filed 2025-12, 51,443 milesRelated recalls
- 19V352000May 9, 2019BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2 Competition Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i…Covers: BMW 330I 2019, 440I 2019–2020, 430I 2019–2020 +4 more
Related service bulletins
- 11019576Jun 11, 2025The Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Front Passenger’s Seat Occupancy Capacitive Interior Sensor (CIS) Mat for defects in materials and/or workmanship that causes a false…
- 11017100Apr 9, 2025The Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Front Passenger’s Seat Occupancy Capacitive Interior Sensor (CIS) Mat for defects in materials and/or workmanship that causes a false…
- 10227929Nov 1, 2022A check control message for the restraint system appears. In the instrument cluster, the red air bag warning light lights up permanently. One of the following fault codes is…
- 10227568Oct 1, 2022According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be illuminated when the vehicle arrives in the workshop. 1. ACSM fault code "930A60 - Seat occupancy…
- 10200480May 1, 2021WHIRRING NOISES FROM THE STEERING WHEEL . When driving over rough road surfaces/cobblestones, there is a whirring/squeaking noise coming from the steering wheel-mounted air bag…
- 10190862Mar 1, 2021LED LIGHT CARPET IS DIM OR DISTORTED: The light carpet may appear dim or distorted on one or both sides. .
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 17% |
| 2024 | 1 | 17% |
| 2021 | 4 | 14% |
| 2020 | 5 | 9% |
| 2019 | 4 | 10% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 133 | 61% |
| 2005 | 5 | 18% |
| 2004 | 20 | 18% |
| 2003 | 24 | 31% |
| 2002 | 13 | 29% |
| 2001 | 35 | 30% |
Other parts of the 2019 BMW 330I
9 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 BMW 330I
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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