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2012 BMW 335I Air bags Problems

Complaints
15about this part
Share
65%of 23 total for the year
Median mileage
53,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the air bags of the 2012 BMW 335I, 65% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The airbag sensor in the passenger seat has malfunctioned and cannot read whether or not a person is sitting in the seat. In turn the airbag is off due to the cars ecu. Bmw dealership in bellevue has repeatedly told me that the only way to remedy the situation is to buy a new seat at my own expense. This is a serious safety issue along with my takata airbag that I have yet to receive any sort of notice for repair or even that I fall under the recall.”

NHTSA complaint #10960406, filed 2017-03, 53,000 miles

“While driving with a passenger in front passenger seat, I occasionally receive a warning that there is a malfunction in passenger restraint system. At that time, the pass airbag off light goes on. I took the car to the dealer and was told it is likely a faulty passenger airbag seat occupancy sensor mat. The car is available for inspection. Our safety is potentially compromised because the passenger airbag may not go off in an accident.”

NHTSA complaint #11576914, filed 2024-03

“While driving with a passenger in front passenger seat, I occasionally receive a warning that there is a malfunction in passenger restraint system. At that time, the pass airbag off light goes on. I did take this to the dealer and was told it is likely a faulty passenger airbag seat occupancy sensor mat. The car is available for inspection Our safety is potentially compromised because the passenger airbag may not go off in an accident.”

NHTSA complaint #11418072, filed 2021-05

“Takata recall. Received recall notice in march 2016. Repairs not yet completed. Bmw states they do not have the necessary parts. Bmw states they are prioritizing repairs first for the hot and high humid us southern states. We are in virginia which is a very hot and high humidity state during the summer. We are afraid to use the car until it is repaired. This is unacceptable.”

NHTSA complaint #10894809, filed 2016-08

“Takata recall - I called the local dealer on 9-25-17 when I received the safety recall letter. After 2 months the part is still not available and on 11-30-17 I was told that the part may be available in february 2018. I am concerned about this and do not feel safe driving my car. Can you help me to get the parts much sooner than february of next year? Thank you for your time and consideration.”

NHTSA complaint #11051445, filed 2017-11

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2014315%
20131228%
20121565%
20113233%
20101332%
20092934%
20084321%
20073813%

Other parts of the 2012 BMW 335I

Engine
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2012 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.

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