2009 BMW 335d Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

The 2009 BMW 335d has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (3 reports).

4Recalls
4Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2009 BMW 335d recalls

Driver Airbag Inflator Can Explode, Sending Metal Fragments

Recall 24V513Jul 3, 2024394,029 vehicles affected

Some vehicles may have had their original steering wheel replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel that contains a driver airbag inflator that can explode when the airbag deploys.

Driver Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments

Recall 20V017Jan 15, 202059,965 vehicles affected

The driver-side frontal airbag inflator in certain vehicles contains an ammonium nitrate propellant that was not properly dried.

Battery Cable Can Degrade, Causing Sudden Power Loss and Stalling

Recall 19V472Jun 19, 201916,641 vehicles affected

The positive battery cable connection at the fuse box terminal may degrade over time.

Overheating wiring can melt connectors and cause fire

Recall 17V676Oct 25, 2017702,965 vehicles affected

The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning may overheat.

Most common 2009 BMW 335d problems

Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System3
Air Bags2
Seats1

What owners report

2019-05-16, Air Bags
PASSENGER SEAT RESTRAINTS SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. FAULT IN PASSENGER-RESTEAINT SYSTEM AFFECTING AIRBAG, BELT-TENSIONER OR BELT-FORCE LIMITER.
2018-12-20, Air Bags
MY PASSENGER SIDE SEAT SENSOR IS FAULTY WHICH IS A PART OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG AND MAY NOT CAUSE IT TO DEPLOY IN THE EVENT THERE IS AN ACCIDENT. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY BMWS AFFECTED BY THIS BUT BMW DEALER WILL NOT DO THIS UNDER RECALL OR WARRANTY
2018-10-16, Electrical System
BMW ANNOUNCED A RECALL OF THE A/C AND HEATING CIRCULATING FAN IN OCTOBER 2017. A YEAR LATER "NO REMEDY IS AVAILABLE." HOW CAN THIS BE? I AM VERY CONCERNED THAT OUR VEHICLE MAY SUFFER A FIRE BECAUSE THE FAN HAS BEEN BEHAVING IN A STRANGE FASHION -- RUNNING FAST UNPREDICTABLY, ETC.
2017-12-18, Electrical System
UNABLE TO OPEN DOOR, HESITATION TO START, ABNORMAL DISPLAY IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. THERE WAS A RECALL IN 2013 FOR BATTERY CABLE CONNECTOR AT BATTERY AND FUSE BOX. I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY NOTIFICATION.

2009 BMW 335d questions

Does the 2009 BMW 335d have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2009 BMW 335d: Driver Airbag Inflator Can Explode, Sending Metal Fragments; Driver Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments; Battery Cable Can Degrade, Causing Sudden Power Loss and Stalling; Overheating wiring can melt connectors and cause fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 BMW 335d?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (3), Air Bags (2), Seats (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2009 BMW 335d has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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