2013 BMW 335I air bags problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2013 BMW 335I — 28% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“All BMWs have a defect with passenger seat occupancy mat; airbag will not deploy in accident for passenger because passenger seat restraint system is defective in passenger seat (they call it passenger occupancy mat)- it is a life threatening issue found in my model of car and several other models…”
filed May 27, 2024
“Out of nowhere, on 6/24, the warning light came on saying that there is an issue with the passenger restraint system. It stays on when there is no one in the seat and then, even if someone is in the seat, it will turn off. I have not had an accident or had the car flooded to warrant a system…”
filed Jun 27, 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
Related service bulletins
According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be illuminated when the vehicle arrives in the workshop. 1. ACSM fault code "930A60 - Seat occupancy detection, front passenger; malfunction" is…
B650414 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 2022
Air Bags problems in other 335I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 335I | 3 | 15% |
| 2012 335I | 14 | 64% |
| 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 2013 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.