2008 BMW 335i Airbags Problems
NHTSA lists 43 airbag complaints for the 2008 BMW 335i, 21% of all complaints that year, with 5 crashes, 1 fire, and 7 injuries reported. Median mileage at failure was 63,000, and two related airbag recalls (24V513000, 20V017000) cover this model.
- Airbags complaints
- 43
- 21% of 201 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 201
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 7
- Median mileage
- 63,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Driver's side airbag failed to deploy during a head-on collision, leaving the driver without protection.
- Front and curtain airbags deployed unexpectedly during very low-speed impacts, sometimes under 5 mph.
- Airbags failed to deploy at all during a moderate-speed crash that destroyed the vehicle.
- Deployed driver airbag ruptured or became punctured, scattering particles and causing cuts.
- Onboard diagnostics repeatedly flagged a 'malfunction passenger restraint system' warning tied to seat mat sensors, recurring even after dealer service.
- Airbag and seatbelt tensioner warning lights illuminated during normal driving and stayed on despite computer resets.
When 2008 BMW 335i airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 5, 2009, latest Jun 7, 2020.
Airbags recalls for the 2008 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.
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 NHTSA have for the 2008 BMW 335i?
- NHTSA lists 43 airbag-related complaints for the 2008 335i, making up 21% of all complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there an airbag recall for the 2008 BMW 335i?
- Yes. Two related recalls, 24V513000 and 20V017000, cover airbag modules on 2008 BMW 335i vehicles, including driver airbag module inspection and replacement.
- Were there any injuries linked to airbag problems in the 2008 335i?
- Owners reported 7 injuries and 5 crashes tied to airbag complaints, plus 1 fire, according to NHTSA data.
- At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2008 335i is 63,000 miles.
- What kinds of airbag failures do owners describe most?
- Owners describe airbags that failed to deploy in crashes, airbags that deployed unexpectedly at low speeds, and repeated dashboard warnings about the passenger restraint system.