BMW 323CI, 323I, 323IT and others: Inflator module

Date

Nov. 26, 2019

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW 323CI (2000, 2001); BMW 323I (1999, 2000, 2001); BMW 323IT (2000, 2001); BMW 325CI (2000, 2001); BMW 325I (1999, 2000, 2001); BMW 325IT (2000, 2001); BMW 328CI (2000, 2001); BMW 328I (1999, 2000, 2001); BMW 330CI (2000, 2001); BMW 330I (1999, 2000, 2001)

Component

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

Description of the defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 1999-2001 323i, 325i, 328i and 330i and 2000-2001 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, 323iT, and 325iT vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) manufactured by Takata. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver air bag as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.

Potentially affected

74185

What can happen

In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.

Remedy

BMW notified owners, and Dealers will replace the driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2020. 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

Nov. 10, 2020

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

19V853000

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

Related recalls

• Related recall: BMW 3 Series, 323CI, 323I and others: Inflator module (May 27, 2021)

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