2010 BMW 323i Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2010 BMW 323i has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (1 report).

2Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your 323i?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2010 BMW 323i recalls

Driver Airbag Inflator Can Explode, Sending Metal Fragments

Recall 24V513Jul 3, 2024394,029 vehicles affected

Some vehicles may have had their original steering wheel replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel that contains a driver airbag inflator that can explode when the airbag deploys.

Overheating wiring can melt connectors and cause fire

Recall 17V676Oct 25, 2017702,965 vehicles affected

The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning may overheat.

Most common 2010 BMW 323i problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Air Bags1
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1
Electrical System1

What owners report

2019-01-07, Air Bags
MY AC UNIT ON MY CAR WAS RAMPING UP, LIKE IT WAS HOT. I RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM BMW THAT THERE WAS A RECALL AND THAT THE AC UNIT WIRING WAS FAULTY, COULD SPARK FIRE. TOOK MY BMW TO LOCAL SHOP WAS TOLD IT WAS THE AC WIRING AND THAT IT BLEW OUT MY BLOWER MOTOR, THAT I HAD TO REPLACE IT OR IT WOULD BE CAUSE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE. HOWEVER, THE NSTA AND BMW RECALL WAS NOT IN PLACE THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR THE REPAIR AND GO BACK TO BMW TO HAVE THE REPAIR DONE. I WAS UNABLE TO PAY FOR THE ADDITIONAL REPAIRS SO PAID A PORTION OF IT, WITH THE INTENT TO WAIT UNTIL THE RECALL WAS AT THE DEALERSHIP. A FEW MONTHS LATER SAME ISSUE AC UNIT RUNNING HOT, TOOK CAR IN EXPLAINED THAT THE CAR

2010 BMW 323i questions

Does the 2010 BMW 323i have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2010 BMW 323i: Driver Airbag Inflator Can Explode, Sending Metal Fragments; Overheating wiring can melt connectors and cause fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 BMW 323i?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (1), Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (1), Electrical System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2010 BMW 323i has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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