2009 BMW 335i Airbags Problems
NHTSA lists 29 airbag-related complaints for the 2009 BMW 335i, making up 34% of all complaints filed for that model year. Most reports describe delays getting Takata recall parts rather than an actual airbag failure, with no crashes, fires, or injuries reported. Median mileage at failure is 102,000.
- Airbags complaints
- 29
- 34% of 85 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 85
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 102,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Owners report long delays getting driver airbag modules replaced under the Takata recall due to parts shortages.
- Several contacts say they were told the recall repair exceeded a reasonable amount of time and that dealers had no timeline for parts availability.
- Some owners describe uncertainty about whether it was safe to keep driving while waiting for the recall fix, though no failure had occurred.
- One owner reported a front passenger seat belt warning light and a seat belt that failed to retract, requiring dealer service.
- A few complaints mention difficulty securing a rental car from the dealership while waiting on the recall repair.
When 2009 BMW 335i airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 5, 2014, latest Jul 16, 2026.
Airbags recalls for the 2009 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 common are airbag complaints on the 2009 BMW 335i?
- NHTSA lists 29 airbag complaints for the 2009 335i, which is 34% of all 85 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there an airbag recall for the 2009 BMW 335i?
- Yes. NHTSA lists two related recalls, campaign 24V513000 covering driver airbag module inspection/replacement and campaign 20V017000 covering driver airbag replacement tied to the Takata inflator issue.
- Did the airbag problems cause any crashes or injuries?
- No. NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these airbag complaints.
- At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2009 335i is 102,000 miles.
- What do most owners actually complain about?
- Most complaints describe delays getting Takata recall parts and long wait times for the driver airbag replacement, not an airbag deploying or failing on its own.