2009 BMW 335I problems
Owners have filed 128 complaints about the 2009 BMW 335I with NHTSA. Air bags account for 25.8% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of fuel system, gasoline at 18.8%.
Complaints128
Crashes1
Fires10
Injuries1
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Air bags 25.8% · 33
Fuel system, gasoline 18.8% · 24
Electrical system 11.7% · 15
Engine 7.8% · 10
Fuel/propulsion system 6.3% · 8
Exterior lighting 5.5% · 7
Engine and engine cooling 4.7% · 6
Seat belts 4.7% · 6
Severity
Of those complaints, 1 describe a crash, 10 describe a fire and 1 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 4 model years of the BMW 335I in this data, 2009 draws comparatively few complaints; 2007 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 6 in the last three years against 34 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 56,500 miles.
In owners' own words
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 BMW 335I. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Air bags
The contact owns a 2009 BMW 335I. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Air bags
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 failure. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000. Air bags · reported at 67,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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