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 of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000 323i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sports Wagons; 2000 328i sedans and coupes; 2001-2005 325i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sport Wagons; 2001-2005 325xi sedans and Sports Wagons; 2006 325i coupes and convertibles; 2001-2006 330i sedans, coupes, and convertibles; 2001-2005 330xi sedans; and 2001-2006 M3 coupes and convertibles to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag which may produce excessive internal pressure that could cause the air bag 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, excessive internal pressure could cause rupturing of the inflator resulting in 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 will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side frontal air bag, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners in September 2014. A second notice was mailed when an adequate supply of parts became available, on December 1, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
Vehicles covered
- Bmw 323I 2000
- Bmw 325I 2001–2006
- Bmw 325Xi 2001–2005
- Bmw 328I 2000
- Bmw 330I 2001–2006
- Bmw 330Xi 2001–2005
- Bmw M3 2001–2006
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14V428000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 11, 2018
- Owners notified
- Dec 1, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 574,007
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- –
- 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.This is an expansion of NHTSA Recall 13V-172.
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: Air bags Nov 26, 2019
- Bmw recall: Engine and engine cooling Apr 4, 2019
- 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.