BMW 323I, 325I, 325XI and others: Wiring

Date

Oct. 25, 2017

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW 323I (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011); BMW 325I (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011); BMW 325XI (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011); BMW 328I (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011); BMW 328XI (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011); 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 335IS (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011); BMW 335XI (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011); BMW M3 (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011)

Component

Electrical System › Wiring

Description of the defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and M3, 2007-2011 328i xDrive, 335i xDrive and 335is and 2009-2011 335d vehicles. The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system may overheat.

Potentially affected

702965

What can happen

Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring and electrical connectors, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall notes

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.safercar.gov.

Owner notification date

June 29, 2018

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

17V676000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

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• Related recall: BMW 128I, 135I, 135IS: Wiring (Aug. 6, 2019)

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.