2009 BMW 335 recalls
Air Bags · NHTSA 16V071000 · Feb 5, 2016
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive, 335is and M3 Coupes and Convertibles, 2013-2015 X1…
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
840,000 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Latest owner complaints
Air Bags · Jul 16, 2018 · 87,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injured
Takata recall faulty airbag deployment during minor accident causing no damage to vehicle. Impact occured from front of vehicle and air bags deployed after vehicle was at complete stop after accident causing nose damage and burn and bruise on left arm. Irregular deployment of air bags because the passenger air bag as well as the steering wheel air bag deployed. No one was…
Air Bags · May 7, 2018 · TX
Takata recall; bought car online from schmburg il. Bmw and the BMW was delivered to my home address in san antonio,texas. Called schmburg BMW and they told to call san antonio BMW. I did call san antonio BMW in 2-2-2017. Have not received anything from them and it's 5/7/2018---help!!!
Unknown or Other · Jan 26, 2018 · CO
Schomp BMW, car dealership, located in highlands ranch colorado, is illegally selling recall affected bmws. The above VIN is only one of several BMW's sold last month without the dealer repairing the NHTSA BMW US blower motor wiring harness recall. Another recalled affected BMW 3 series schomp BMW sold in the past 60 days: [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of…
Electrical System · Jan 26, 2018 · CO
Schomp BMW, car dealership, located in highlands ranch colorado, is illegally selling recall affected bmws. The above VIN is only one of several BMW's sold last month without the dealer repairing the NHTSA BMW US blower motor wiring harness recall. Another recalled affected BMW 3 series schomp BMW sold in the past 60 days: [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of…
Air Bags · Jan 16, 2018 · 95,000 miles · AZ
Issue: when seat unoccupied, will receive seat belt warning as if a person is in the seat. Issue: when passenger is in seat, airbag and seat belt light comes on, with warning on the display that there is a restraint system malfunction. Defect with front passenger air bag seat occupancy sensor mat, there are several recalls for this issue in different years/models. My year is…
Seats · Jan 16, 2018 · 95,000 miles · AZ
Issue: when seat unoccupied, will receive seat belt warning as if a person is in the seat. Issue: when passenger is in seat, airbag and seat belt light comes on, with warning on the display that there is a restraint system malfunction. Defect with front passenger air bag seat occupancy sensor mat, there are several recalls for this issue in different years/models. My year is…
Seat Belts · Jan 16, 2018 · 95,000 miles · AZ
Issue: when seat unoccupied, will receive seat belt warning as if a person is in the seat. Issue: when passenger is in seat, airbag and seat belt light comes on, with warning on the display that there is a restraint system malfunction. Defect with front passenger air bag seat occupancy sensor mat, there are several recalls for this issue in different years/models. My year is…
Air Bags · Dec 27, 2017 · TX
Takata recall in late september I was told it would be a roughly 3 week wait for parts. Called again the week of thanksgiving and was told it would be 4-6 week wait. I'm still getting the run around by BMW of dallas and believe they may be only helping select people.
Air Bags · Jul 13, 2017 · CA
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 BMW 335. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V071000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called the steve thomas BMW dealer and was informed that they were unable…
Air Bags · Dec 9, 2016 · NV
Takata recall drivers front airbag.
Engine · Dec 5, 2016 · 92,000 miles · NY
Fuel injectors are faulty
Fuel/Propulsion System · Dec 5, 2016 · 92,000 miles · NY
Fuel injectors are faulty
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2009 BMW 335 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 2009 BMW 335, the most recent one (16V071000) for air bags. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 BMW 335?
Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are air bags (7), electrical system (2), engine (2).
Have there been crashes or injuries linked to the 2009 BMW 335?
Owners reported 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury and 0 deaths in complaints to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports, not findings of fault.
Is NHTSA investigating the 2009 BMW 335?
NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation that include this vehicle, most recently EA21002: Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture.