TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 335I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNE…
2013 bmw 335i airbags problems
moderate 11 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
11
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
TAKATA RECALL. 8 MONTHS AGO, I WAS PLANNING TO REFINANCE MY VEHICLE & LOWER MY INTEREST RATE. AS I CALLED, THE BMW FINANCE COMPANY, TOLD ME I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DO ANYTHING WITH MY VEHICLE UNTIL THE RECALL IS DONE. THAT'S WHEN I WAS BROUGHT AWARE TO THE RECALL, IF I WAS NOT TOLD, I WOULDN'T HAVE KNOWN. I CALLED TO THE DEALER, NORTH HOLLYWOOD BMW &A SOUTH BAY DEALER, BUT NEITHER HAVE TAKEN RESPONS…
CAR REMAINS SUBJECT TO AN AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL 15 MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT IT. THIS RECALL IS BLOCKING ME FROM TRADING THE CAR AT A DEALER FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT, BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT ALLOWED TO SELL THE CAR WITH A PENDING RECALL.
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2013 bmw 335i?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 11 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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