How many airbag complaints does the 2009 BMW 3 Series have?

NHTSA lists 15 airbag complaints for the 2009 BMW 3 Series, which is 28% of the 53 total complaints filed for that model year.

Did the 2009 BMW 3 Series airbags cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 3 injuries associated with airbag complaints on this model year, with no fires reported.

Is there an airbag recall for the 2009 BMW 3 Series?

This dataset does not list any related recalls, though many owner complaints reference a Takata airbag recall and describe long delays getting replacement parts.

At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2009 BMW 3 Series?

The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on this model year is 75,000 miles.

How does the 2009 3 Series compare to other years for airbag complaints?

The 2009 model's 28% share of complaints tied to airbags is lower than the 2005 (64%) and 2006 (50%) model years but higher than 2008 (15%).

2009 BMW 3 Series Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 15 airbag complaints for the 2009 BMW 3 Series, 28% of all 53 complaints filed for the year. One crash and 3 injuries were reported, with a median mileage at failure of 75,000. Most complaints reference the Takata airbag recall and delays getting it fixed, though no recall is listed in this dataset.

Airbags complaints: 15; 28% of 53 complaints
All complaints this year: 53
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 75,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Owners report the Takata airbag recall repair being delayed for a year or more, with dealers unable to source replacement parts.
Some drivers describe the SRS and airbag warning light staying on, in one case accompanied by a loss of power.
One owner reported that none of the airbags deployed during a rear-end collision at low speed.
Passenger seat airbag sensors were reported to misfire, incorrectly signaling seat occupancy after the car sat outside in extreme heat.
Several owners expressed concern about driving with an unresolved Takata airbag module, citing rupture risk in humid climates.

When 2009 BMW 3 Series airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 21, 2014, latest May 9, 2018.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2014 to May 2018; peak Oct 2016 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2009 BMW 3 Series

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by 3 Series model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200516 (64%)
2006101 (50%)
200735 (30%)
200810 (15%)
200915 (28%)
201010 (33%)
20110 (0%)
20121 (14%)
20133 (14%)
20230 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does the 2009 BMW 3 Series have?: NHTSA lists 15 airbag complaints for the 2009 BMW 3 Series, which is 28% of the 53 total complaints filed for that model year.
Did the 2009 BMW 3 Series airbags cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 3 injuries associated with airbag complaints on this model year, with no fires reported.
Is there an airbag recall for the 2009 BMW 3 Series?: This dataset does not list any related recalls, though many owner complaints reference a Takata airbag recall and describe long delays getting replacement parts.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2009 BMW 3 Series?: The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on this model year is 75,000 miles.
How does the 2009 3 Series compare to other years for airbag complaints?: The 2009 model's 28% share of complaints tied to airbags is lower than the 2005 (64%) and 2006 (50%) model years but higher than 2008 (15%).