2009 BMW 335I Complaints and Recall Information
The 2009 BMW 335I has 1 complaint and 7 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to the air bag system, specifically the air bag warning light illuminating shortly after repairs without the cause being determined. The complaint owner received no assistance after notifying the dealer and manufacturer.
Common Issues
- Air bag warning light. The air bag warning light remains illuminated after repairs under recall 20V017000, with the cause undetermined and no resolution provided.
The vehicle is subject to 7 recalls affecting various systems including the electrical wiring and air bag inflators. These recalls address risks such as electrical power loss leading to stalling, potential fire hazards from overheating wiring, and dangerous air bag inflator explosions.
Recalls
- Battery cable connector (Recall 13V044000). Affected vehicles total 516,791 from model years 2007-2012. The positive battery cable connector and fuse box terminal may degrade causing electrical resistance, loss of power, and unexpected stalling, increasing crash risk. Dealers replace the connector with an improved version free of charge.
- Driver air bag inflator (Recall 24V513000). Covers 394,029 vehicles from 2006-2011. The steering wheel may have an inflator that can explode during deployment, projecting sharp metal fragments that pose serious injury or death risk. Dealers inspect and replace the driver air bag module as needed at no cost.
- Driver air bag inflator interim remedy (Recall 20V017000). Affects 59,965 vehicles from 2006-2014. Non-desiccated Takata inflators may explode due to propellant degradation from environmental exposure. Dealers replace driver air bags or inflators free of charge.
- Wiring for HVAC system (Recall 17V676000). Includes 702,965 vehicles from 2006-2011. Wiring and connectors controlling air flow for heating and air conditioning may overheat, melting connectors and increasing fire risk even when parked. Dealers will replace wiring and connectors free of charge once repairs are available.
Owners with repeated repairs related to air bag systems, electrical failures, or unresolved recall issues may have rights under state lemon laws. Consulting a legal expert specializing in consumer protection could provide guidance on next steps.
2009 BMW 335I Summary
2009
Model Year
1
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
1673750
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2009 BMW 335I
394029 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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.
2009 BMW 335I
59965 vehicles affected
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.
2009 BMW 335I
702965 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and M3, 2007-2011 328i xDrive, 335i xDrive and 335is and 2009-2011 335d vehicles. The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system may overheat.
Risk: Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.
2009 BMW 335I
516791 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through September 2011; and 2007-2011 3-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sedans manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sports wagons manufactured March 2007 through June 2011; and 2009-2011 Z4 vehicles manufactured March 2009 through June 2011. In February 2013, BMW recalled 504,545 vehicles. In July 2013, BMW informed the agency that it was adding 1-Series, 3-Series, and Z4 vehicles, representing an additional 12,094 vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 516,791. The connector for the positive battery cable connector and the corresponding terminal on the fuse box may degrade over time. Over time, the high current flow and heat from electrical resistance may lead to a breakage of the connection, and a loss of electrical power to the vehicle.
Risk: If there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
2009 BMW 335I
ID: 2072108AIR BAGS
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. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 102,000.