Bmw recall: Air bags
Do not drive. NHTSA and the maker advise owners not to drive these vehicles until they are repaired.
What is wrong
BMW is recalling certain model year 2002-2003 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans; 325Ci and 330Ci coupes and convertibles; 325iT and 325xiT Sports Wagons; and M3 coupes and convertibles to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag which may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag.
What could happen
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the passenger seat occupant or other occupants.
The fix
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. BMW intends to issue initial notifications to owners informing them of the safety defect in June 2013. Once replacement parts are available, estimated for July, BMW will notify owners again to contact their dealers and schedule a replacement of the passenger air bag, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
Vehicles covered
- Bmw 325Ci 2002–2003
- Bmw 325I 2002–2003
- Bmw 325It 2002–2003
- Bmw 325Xi 2002–2003
- Bmw 325Xit 2002–2003
- Bmw 330Ci 2002–2003
- Bmw 330I 2002–2003
- Bmw 330Xi 2002–2003
- Bmw M3 2002–2003
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V172000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 2, 2013
- Owners notified
- Aug 9, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 43,204
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Jan 1, 2002 to Dec 31, 2002
- Part
- Air bags
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Bmw recall: Air bags Jul 3, 2024
- Bmw recall: Air bags Jan 15, 2020
- Bmw recall: Air bags Jan 15, 2020
- Bmw recall: Engine and engine cooling Apr 4, 2019
- Bmw recall: Air bags Jun 11, 2018
- Bmw recall: Electrical system Oct 25, 2017
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.