2009 BMW 535I Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 6%of 71 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 115,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the air bags of the 2009 BMW 535I, 6% of the 71 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 115,600 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.
“The contact owns a 2009 BMW 535i. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic for servicing, he was informed that the vehicle was leaking oil. The oil filter housing and the valve cover gaskets were replaced. Additionally, the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the spark plugs and the coil pack needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. …”
NHTSA complaint #11464833, filed 2022-05, 115,600 miles“Passenger side safety restraint malfunction. Passenger airbag no longer enabled because seat occupancy sensor is faulty. Passenger is at risk as airbag no longer working. This problem was confirmed and diagnosed by an independent auto technician. BMW fault code 93c3 The vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer as BMW wants $2,500 to make the repair. Warning lights on dash say Passenger Restraint System malfunction. Passenger Airbag no longer enabled. Issues started occurring two weeks ago.”
NHTSA complaint #11459041, filed 2022-03“I got a passenger restraint system malfunction: fault in passenger-restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner or belt-force limiter restraint problem. This resulted in a red airbag light and red passenger belt to come on the dash and idrive. The passenger restraint system and belt tensioner is said to be bad . This time with a red airbag light on all the time, and the seat belt unbuckled light on as well.”
NHTSA complaint #10490133, filed 2012-12Related service bulletins
- 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…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 7 | 58% |
| 2015 | 3 | 13% |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2013 | 5 | 13% |
| 2012 | 6 | 11% |
| 2011 | 5 | 4% |
| 2010 | 5 | 9% |
| 2009 | 4 | 6% |
| 2008 | 7 | 9% |
| 1991 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2009 BMW 535I
42 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 BMW 535I
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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