2007 BMW 335i Airbags Problems
NHTSA logged 38 airbag complaints for the 2007 BMW 335i, 13% of all complaints that year, with 2 crashes and 1 injury reported at a median 94,000 miles. Three related recalls cover driver and passenger airbag modules, though several owners say their car was excluded from the fix.
- Airbags complaints
- 38
- 13% of 288 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 288
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 94,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Passenger-side airbag warning light comes on, often tied to the passenger occupancy or seat mat sensor rather than an actual airbag fault.
- Owners report the front passenger airbag stays disabled ('passenger airbag off') even with a passenger seated, traced to a failed occupancy sensor.
- Some drivers describe a 'restraint system malfunction' message referencing the airbag tensioner or belt force limiter appearing during driving or startup.
- In two documented crashes, airbags either failed to deploy or only the driver airbag deployed, with one case involving a seatbelt that did not lock.
- Multiple owners state their car matches the symptoms of recall campaign 13V564000 but was told by BMW it was not covered, leaving the sensor unreplaced.
- A separate Takata inflator recall placed a 'sales hold' on at least one affected vehicle until the driver airbag inflator was replaced.
When 2007 BMW 335i airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 22, 2011, latest Mar 21, 2021.
Airbags recalls for the 2007 BMW 335i
- NHTSA 24V513000Jul 3, 2024Airbags394,029 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
BMW 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 Sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan (335d) vehicles. The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- NHTSA 20V017000Jan 15, 2020Airbags59,965 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
BMW 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, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive and M3, 2009-2011 335D, 2006-2012 325xi, 328i, 328xi and 328i xDrive, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 2007-2013 328i, 335i, 335is, M3 Coupes, X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d and 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles equipped with non-desiccated driver frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag. On X5 and X6 vehicles, only the inflator will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- NHTSA 13V564000Nov 12, 2013Airbags76,565 vehicles
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and 328i and 328xi sports wagons, model year 2006-2007 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i sedans and 530xi sports wagons, model year 2006 760i sedans, model year 2006-2007 750i, 750Li, and 760Li sedans, and model year 2006 X5 sports activity vehicles, equipped with certain seat types. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if and how the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure.
Risk: Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners with an interim notification letter in January 2014 since parts are not currently available. When parts are available, BMW sent a second letter in August and dealers will repair the occupant detection mat to eliminate the possibility that it may crack, free of charge. Additionally, owners of model year 2006-2007 3 Series with standard seats, 5 Series with comfort seats, and Z4 models, will receive an extended warranty on their front passenger seat occupant detection mat. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
Airbags complaints by 335i model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many airbag complaints does the 2007 BMW 335i have?
- NHTSA lists 38 airbag complaints for the 2007 335i, which is 13% of the 288 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there an airbag recall for the 2007 BMW 335i?
- Yes. Three recalls touch airbags on this model: 24V513000 (driver airbag module), 20V017000 (driver airbag replacement), and 13V564000, which some owners say excluded their specific build.
- Did the airbag problems cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 1 injury linked to airbag complaints on the 2007 335i, with no fires reported.
- At what mileage do airbag problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on this model year is 94,000 miles.
- What's the most common airbag issue owners describe?
- Many reports involve a passenger occupancy or seat mat sensor triggering a false 'passenger airbag off' or restraint malfunction warning rather than a crash-related failure.