Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 24V513000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

BMW of North America, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2024-07-03.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V513000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
394,029
Reported to NHTSA
2024-07-03
Owners notified
2024-08-30

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

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.

Scope of coverage

60 model years across 10 models.

ModelYears on record
BMW 323I2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006
BMW 325I2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006
BMW 325XI2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006
BMW 328I2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006
BMW 328XI2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006
BMW 330I2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006
BMW 330XI2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006
BMW 335D2011 2010 2009
BMW 335I2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006
BMW 335XI2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.