The contact owns a 2011 BMW 335I. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the passenger’s side air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but became persistent whenever the vehicle was started. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact had researched and related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10148018 - Front Passenger Air Bag Seat Occupancy Sensor (OC3) Mat (Air Bags). The contact was informed by the dealer and the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.
2011 BMW 335I airbags problems
32 complaints (33% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 50,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 32
- of this car's complaints
- 33%
- typical mileage
- 50,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Sensor: occupant classification: front passenger2
- Sensor: occupant classification1
- Frontal: passenger side: inflator module1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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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 2011 BMW 335I owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 335I. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front passenger’s side air bag sensor warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed front passenger’s side occupancy sensor. The contact was informed that the front passenger’s side occupancy sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.
Passenger seat airbag sensor failed at 50,000 miles
Passenger seat occupancy mat with program.
When I shift to sports mode it does not engage. No response when I am driving. Passenger seat is no detecting if someone seating on it. Air bag malfunction on the dash board.
The front passenger seat belt indicator goes on even though no one is sitting on the seat.
On 2/5/2016, bmw issued a recall for the driver's front air bag (recall campaign no. 16v‑071). I wasn't even notified about the recall! I happened to see this open recall in july 2017 after I received a recall for the rear driveshaft constant velocity joint (recall campaign no. 17v‑067). It took almost 2 years for the driver's air bag recall to be fixed (it was finally made available to me in december 2017). Within a few months of getting the driver's side fixed, the passenger side air bag seat sensor malfunction light came on while I was driving the vehicle! I've spoken to bmw's service department & authorized bmw mechanics regarding the air bag sensor mat failing & was told it was a very common problem. That it was so common, the waiting list to replace/fix the malfunction will take 1-2 years (or longer). This malfunction has been recalled on previous bmw models'the recall needs to be issued on 2011 bmw's as it is still a major safety issue!
Immediately after replacing the recall for the driver's side airbag, the light warning came on for the passenger side airbag. This happened while my vehicle was in motion after taking in my car for maintenance and the original recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw 335i. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact's vehicle collided into a tree without warning. The air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The contact declined assistance from the emt, but went to an urgent care. Facility for cuts to the right hand, fracture to the right pinky finger, a concussion, an unknown partially deflated lung, and inconclusive x-rays. The vehicle was towed by the insurance company to an auto body collision center to assess the damage. It had not been determined if the vehicle was destroyed. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 bmw 335i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags). 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 bmw of honolulu (777 katiolani blvd, honolulu, hi 96813; 808‑597‑1225) and was informed that the manufacturer was only allowing for ten repairs per day, which would place the contact's repair around november of 2017. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.
Questions about the 2011 BMW 335I airbags
Does the 2011 BMW 335I have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 32 complaints about the airbags of the 2011 BMW 335I, 33% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2011 BMW 335I airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 50,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2011 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 2011 BMW 335I problems
Engine 36Electrical 16Fuel system 12Acceleration 5Transmission 5Lights 4Seat belts 3Steering 3Brakes 2Seats 2Wheels 2Driver assistance 1Suspension 1Tires 1Visibility 1
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