2009 Bmw 335 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (6) · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly (1) · Seats (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2016-02-05 · campaign 16V071000 · 840,000 vehicles
Defect: 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
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.
Service bulletins (96)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2024-01-16 · B510819 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Fuel System, Gasoline 2021-05-01 · B011321 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
class action settlement: n54/n54t/n55 electric engine coolant pump . with the court's final approval, bmw of north america, llc (bmw na) has entered a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: oliver, et al v. bmw na, et al
Fuel System, Gasoline 2021-05-01 · B011321 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
class action settlement: n54/n54t/n55 electric engine coolant pump . with the court's final approval, bmw of north america, llc (bmw na) has entered a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: oliver, et al v. bmw na, et al
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar 2021-04-01 · B340414 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
diagnosis of compound brake system complaints in m vehicles: 1. visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. braking from high speed with cold brake components (less than 212 degrees f) increases the likelihood of cracks to form.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2020-10-01 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
discharged battery energy diagnosis must be performed: the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to
Showing the 6 most recent of 96 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-07-16 · Air Bags · 87,000 mi · 💥 crash“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 …”
2018-05-07 · Air Bags“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!!!…”
2018-01-26 · Unknown Or Other“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 r…”
2018-01-16 · Seats · 95,000 mi“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 iss…”
2017-12-27 · Air Bags“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.…”
2017-07-13 · Air Bags“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 inf…”
2016-12-09 · Air Bags“takata recall drivers front airbag.…”
2016-10-26 · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly · 67,000 mi“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…”
2016-09-28 · Air Bags“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.…”
2015-09-02 · Unknown Or Other · 71,000 mi · 🔥 fire“on 8/21/2015, i was driving my 2009 bmw 335d to work when it suddenly lost power and started spewing smoke on jefferson ave. i pulled over near my work and saw smoke seeping in from the steering column. i exited the vehicle immediately and opened the hood and saw that the engine compartment was on fire. i ran inside my workplace and grabbed a fire …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.