2012 BMW 335I air bags problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2012 BMW 335I — 64% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving with a passenger in front passenger seat, I occasionally receive a warning that there is a malfunction in passenger restraint system. At that time, the "pass airbag off" light goes on. I took the car to the dealer and was told it is likely a faulty passenger airbag seat occupancy…”
filed Mar 12, 2024
“The car Hydroplaned while driving on the interstate, spun out of control and slammed into a tree in the rear end. My son was going approximately 65 mph and upon impact no airbags deployed and the steering wheel was in his hands after impact. His seat broke and collapsed into a laying position. His…”
filed Sep 20, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term…Campaign 20V017000 · Jan 15, 2020
Air Bags problems in other 335I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 335I | 3 | 15% |
| 2013 335I | 12 | 28% |
| 2011 335I | 32 | 33% |
| 2010 335I | 13 | 32% |
| 2009 335I | 29 | 34% |
| 2008 335I | 43 | 21% |
| 2007 335I | 38 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 BMW 335I
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.