2006–2012 BMW 323I, BMW 325I, BMW 325XI +more: Air Bags recall
NHTSA campaign 24V513000 · 394K units potentially affected · filed Jul 3, 2024
What's wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan (335d) vehicles. The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment.
Why it matters
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V513000
- Manufacturer no.
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- Manufacturer
- BMW OF North America, Llc
- Component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Units affected
- 394,029
- Report received
- Jul 3, 2024
- Owner letters
- Aug 30, 2024
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- BMW 323I 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
- BMW 325I 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
- BMW 325XI 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
- BMW 328I 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
- BMW 328XI 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
- BMW 330I 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
- BMW 330XI 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
- BMW 335D 2009, 2010, 2011
- BMW 335I 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
- BMW 335XI 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011