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2010 BMW 335I airbags problems

13 complaints (32% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
13
of this car's complaints
32%
crashes
1
recalls
2

Which part fails

Owners did not name a specific part.

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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BMW 335I airbags problems in other years

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Related recalls

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator moduleReported July 3, 2024 · 394,029 vehicles affected
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 moduleReported January 15, 2020 · 59,965 vehicles affected
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 2010 BMW 335I owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 9, 2018 · Airbags, Electrical · 90,000 miles · FL

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 bmw 335i. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v071000 (air bags) and 17v676000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the dealer (zt motors of fort walton beach, 1000 n beal pkwy nw, fort walton beach, fl 32547, (850) 863-2167) scheduled an appointment for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Dec 13, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · CA

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 bmw 335i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v071000 (air bags) and 17v676000 (electrical system); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact also stated that compensation should be provided for the inconvenience caused by the recalls. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Dec 1, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 bmw 335i . The contact stated that the dealer did not notify him during the time of purchase that the vehicle was pending the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v676000 (electrical system). The dealer information was unknown. It was unknown if the manufacturer was contacted about the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure however was concerned for their safety. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Oct 12, 2017 · Airbags · NE

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 bmw 335i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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 dealer was contacted (hendrick bmw, charlotte, nc, 888‑660‑4841) and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Aug 15, 2017 · Airbags · NY

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 bmw 335i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer (global imports bmw, 500 interstate n pkwy, atlanta, ga 30339, 800‑294‑1853) did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 10/17/17*lj

Filed Jul 10, 2017 · Airbags · TX

Takata recall: received notice of recall back in march 2016 for my 2010 bmw 335i for the drivers air bag. I live in texas which is where I bought this car (hah zone). How long is a reasonable amount of time to wait for this recall to be remedied? Bmw letter stated that when parts are available I will receive a letter. Still waiting.....

Filed Jun 9, 2017 · Airbags · CA

I need my airbag to be replaced since last year and bmw dealers all the time is just saying that the part is not available. It had been happening from last year. They do not care about replace the air bags.

Filed Jun 9, 2017 · Airbags · TX

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 bmw 335i convertible. 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 local dealer (located at bmw of houston north in the woodlands; 17830 n fwy service rd, the woodlands, tx 77384; (936) 776-4610) confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The contact was connected to the bmw manufacturer by the dealer, but there was no response and the call got disconnected. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed May 26, 2017 · Airbags · CA

Takata recall I received a recall notice about the airbags in my bmw. I have repeatedly contacted my bmw fremont dealer as well as bmw america about replacing them. They keep telling me they do not have replacements. In 2016 they said they should be in last september. I asked again today & still no airbags.

Filed Oct 20, 2016 · Airbags · FL

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 bmw 335i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags). The part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 01/06/17*lj updated 01/23/17.

Questions about the 2010 BMW 335I airbags

Does the 2010 BMW 335I have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the airbags of the 2010 BMW 335I, 32% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2010 BMW 335I airbags problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 2010 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 2010 BMW 335I problems

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