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

Date

July 3, 2024

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, 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)

Component

Air Bags › Frontal; Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

394029

What can happen

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Owner notification date

Aug. 30, 2024

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Driver Air Bag Module · Driver Air Bag Module · 6779826, 6884328, 6779827, 6884329, 6789943, 6884330

Recall number

24V513000

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

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