repaired · 2026 Q2
Air bags: frontal
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
2009 BMW 335iProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 85 owner complaints about the 2009 BMW 335i, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-513 the manufacturer reports only 19% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 16, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 BMW 335i has problems
85 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
29Air bags
24Fuel system, gasoline
15Electrical system6 crash/fire/injury
10Engine2 crash/fire/injury
8Fuel/propulsion system
6Seat belts
6Engine and engine cooling
6Exterior lighting
4Seats
1310 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 29 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 24 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 15 | 6 |
| Engine | 10 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 6 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 6 | 1 |
| Seats | 4 | 0 |
| 10 other systems | 13 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2009 BMW 335i recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.
no report yet
Electrical system
Risk. If there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Best & worst years
2009 vs. every other 335i year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 335i median. How we score
'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 335i owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2009 BMW 335I. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the air bag warning illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the result was unknown. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the…
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The contact owns a 2009 BMW 335I. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V017000 (AIR BAGS); however, shortly after the vehicle was retrieved, the air bag warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined.…
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