The 2009 BMW 335D has 4 recalls, the most serious being a driver's airbag inflator that can explode during deployment, sending sharp metal fragments into the cabin and potentially causing serious injury or death.
Two separate recall filings cover this airbag inflator issue: in some vehicles the original steering wheel may have been swapped for a sport or M-sport wheel fitted with a dangerous inflator, while the broader filing covers a wider range of vehicles where the inflator itself can rupture on deployment. Both carry the same consequence, so any 335D owner should verify their VIN against both campaigns.
On the electrical side, there are two concerns. The wiring and connectors that control airflow for the heating and air conditioning system can overheat and melt, raising the risk of a fire even when the car is parked and unattended. Separately, the positive battery cable connection at the fuse box can degrade over time and cause an intermittent loss of electrical power, which can cause the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's air bag inflator in certain replacement sport or M-sport steering wheels can explode when the air bag deploys.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The driver frontal air bag inflator may explode due to chemical breakdown after prolonged exposure to humidity, heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Replace the driver air bag inflator. On X5 and X6 models, only the inflator is replaced. Repair is free.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The positive battery cable connection at the fuse box may degrade over time, causing the electrical system to intermittently lose power.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the positive battery cable connector and secure it properly at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The wiring and electrical connectors that control airflow in the heating and air conditioning system may overheat.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the wiring and electrical connectors at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
