2009 BMW 335: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 12 owner complaints on record; most reports concern air bags.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Feb 2016
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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 seated on passenger side and the driver side vehicle side airbag where I was seated did not deploy.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jul 2018
“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 information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jan 2018
“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.”Owner report · Air Bags · Dec 2017
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“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 to provide a time frame for when the remedy would be available and completed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jul 2017
“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!!!”Owner report · Air Bags · Feb 2017
“I was driving on the highway when all of the sudden I heard and explosion. Actually my sunroof burst in to pieces without any reason. *tr”Owner report · Visibility · Oct 2016
“Takata recall it has been over a year and still the old air bag has not been changed...high humidity and temperature zone a priority.”Owner report · Air Bags · Sep 2016
“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 not covered for the current recalls, even though its the same exact issue, and likely the same mat and/or seats. Example recalls: 17v-428 13v-564 17v-605”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jul 2016
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
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 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i SAVs, 2007-2010 X3 xDrive30i SAVs, 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M SAVs, 2009-2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d SAVs, 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M SACs, 2010-2011 BMW X6 xDrive50i SACs and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Remedy: 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.
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Is the 2009 BMW 335 reliable?
NHTSA has 12 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2009 BMW 335. The most complained-about area is air bags.
Does the 2009 BMW 335 have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.