This car has been totaled out by my insurance company due to the frame being waped radiator busted suspension warped electrical issues with the blower motor this was the 1st first of my 4 bmws to leave me owing money on a vehicle that isn't drivable location and issue unknown
2008 BMW 335I airbags problems
43 complaints (21% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 63,000. 5 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 43
- of this car's complaints
- 21%
- typical mileage
- 63,000
- crashes
- 5
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Side/window1
- Frontal: sensor/control module1
- Frontal1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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200k+
BMW 335I airbags problems in other years
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 24V513000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag. On X5 and X6 vehicles, only the inflator will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 20V017000 · Recall details
What 2008 BMW 335I owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
High pressure fuel pump failure could be the low pressure fuel pump not so sure got codes p3090 confirmed and p142e pending. The car was in motion when doing a turn the vehicle started to bog out and roughly idle I immediately turned to the right and shut the vehicle off tried to start it about three times in one minute intervals car would bog out and shut off threw me those two codes and a check engine light.
Passenger airbag seat mat occupancy sensor fault. The problem began whenever a passenger would sit on the seat, the airbag light would go on. After some time passed the light stays on permanently. I noticed recalls for this problem in previous years. Upon researching, it seems to be a wide spread problem that just isn't reported. It leads to many just fixing it themselves, or just buying bypasses to avoid forking out over $1200 to get it fixed. The problem doesn't seem like a normal wear and tear situation, and needs to be addressed
Takata recall numerous attempts to schedule repair have been unsuccessful with local bmw dealer, bmw of fairfax (va)
Takata recall
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 bmw 335i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called bmw seattle at (206) 829-5004 (1002 airport way s, seattle, wa 98134) and bmw northwest at (253) 922-8700 (4011 20th st e, tacoma, wa 98424) and was informed that the parts were not available for the recall, and the air bags were only available a small amount at a time. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available/parts distribution disconnect.
Takata recall. I purchased the vehicle in april 2017 from carmax with a open airbag recall and have been trying to get it done with the local bmw dealers since.
Takata recall- vehichle airbag safety recall
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 335i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that a recall repair appointment was scheduled with bmw of mountain view 150 e el camino real, mountain view, ca 94040, phone number: (650) 200-0149 but the dealer cancelled the appointment due to not having enough parts. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue but offered no further assistance. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 bmw 335i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Momentum bmw located at: 10002 southwest fwy, houston, tx 77074, (855) 645-6452 and bmw of houston north located at: 17730 north fwy, houston, tx 77090, (281) 305-8901, were contacted however, the contact was unable to have the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted to be made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Questions about the 2008 BMW 335I airbags
Does the 2008 BMW 335I have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 43 complaints about the airbags of the 2008 BMW 335I, 21% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2008 BMW 335I airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 63,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2008 BMW 335I airbags?
Yes, 2 recalls: 24V513000, 20V017000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the BMW 335I have bad airbags?
The BMW 335I model years with the most airbags complaints are 2008 (43 complaints), 2007 (38 complaints) and 2011 (32 complaints).
Other 2008 BMW 335I problems
Fuel system 76Engine 38Electrical 35Lights 9Seat belts 9Transmission 9Brakes 7Visibility 7Acceleration 6Locks 6Steering 5Driver assistance 4Seats 4Tires 4Body 3Wheels 1
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