CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The driver-side frontal airbag inflator on these vehicles may have been replaced with a unit that absorbs moisture. Over time, the inflator can rupture or the airbag cushion may not fully inflate.
If the airbag deploys in a crash, a ruptured inflator can send metal fragments toward the driver or other occupants, and an underinflated airbag may not protect the occupant properly. Both situations raise the risk of serious injury or death.
The replacement driver airbag inflator will be swapped out free of charge at an authorized BMW dealer. Owners can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW 323ci | 20002001 |
|---|---|
| BMW 323i | 199920002001 |
| BMW 323IT | 20002001 |
| BMW 325ci | 20002001 |
| BMW 325i | 199920002001 |
| BMW 325IT | 20002001 |
| BMW 328ci | 20002001 |
| BMW 328i | 199920002001 |
| BMW 330ci | 20002001 |
| BMW 330i | 199920002001 |