2009 BMW 335I Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 34%of 85 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 102,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the air bags of the 2009 BMW 335I, 34% of the 85 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 102,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I received a recall notice from Bmw (recall campaign no. 16v-071) a year ago. The recall notice informs me that the airbag can rupture in an accident and send metal fragments to the driver (myself) and other passengers. This is a concerning safety issue that still has not been addresses and resolved by Bmw. The recall notice advises me that there are no parts available to resolve this recall and that Bmw will advise me when there are. …”
NHTSA complaint #10958654, filed 2017-03, 50,000 miles“I was driving on the interstate when my car started to lose acceleration. I could not accelerate up an incline. Then I heard a rattling. The next exit was a rest stop and as I was exiting my vehicle failed and shut down. I had no power at all. I coasted to a parking stall and turned the vehicle off after parking it safely. When I opened the hood the vehicle was not hot or smoking so I tried to start it. The car started but with a very loud knocking and rattling so I shut it off again and phoned the dealership. …”
NHTSA complaint #11361169, filed 2020-09, 128,000 miles“Randomly while driving and sometimes when stationary my car's electrical system started going haywire including my gauges and the passenger airbag as well some other safety features with tthe seatbelt were disabled with & without a passenger in the car. I keep getting a warning screen that tread as follows: restraint system malfunction. Fault in passenger-restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner or belt-force limiter. Continue to wear the safety belt. Have the system checked by the nearest Bmw center. …”
NHTSA complaint #11375586, filed 2020-11, 160,000 miles“When a passenger is belted - with car running/driving - an alarm comes on - basically not recognizing when belted. Also the inactive airbag light is not on. When no passenger, the car used to light up the 'airbag not active' - it no longer shows that (light is always off) whether passenger there or not.”
NHTSA complaint #11310581, filed 2020-02, 103,000 miles“Air bag sensor still on as faulty. Bmw has stated its the sensor associated with the the event of roll over. Private company certified to service bmws states its the passenger air bag. My Bmw's computer also states its the passenger air bag.”
NHTSA complaint #11094055, filed 2018-05, 90,000 milesRelated recalls
- 24V513000Jul 3, 2024BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series…Covers: BMW 335I 2006–2011, 328I 2006–2012, 328XI 2006–2012 +7 more
- 20V017000Jan 15, 2020BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i…Covers: BMW 335I 2006–2013, 328I 2006–2013, M3 2006–2013 +16 more
Related service bulletins
- 10160287Apr 1, 2019TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL-RELATED SHORT-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018.
- 10160244Apr 1, 2019TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL-RELATED SHORT-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018.
- 10153726Jan 1, 2019Takata class action settlement. Customer support program. Front driver side airbag modules.
- 10149557Oct 1, 2018For the above-referenced vehicles with driver?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata…
- 10154816Feb 1, 2018In an effort to improve the completion rate on Takata air bag recall affected vehicles; BMW NA has expanded the BMW Ultimate Rewards platform to include a new Recall Support…
- 10148018Sep 1, 2014"?SI B01 09 14 September 2014 WarrantiesWarranties This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 09 14 dated August 2014. Please read this Service Information bulletin in…
- 10150131Mar 1, 2013"Enabling and Replacing New OC3 Seat Mat. The replacement OC3 seat mat (front passenger seat occupancy) will not enable when following ISTA Repair Instruction REP 65 77 604…
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 BMW 335I
33 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 BMW 335I
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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