Bmw recall: Air bags
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw 323Ci 2000–2001
- Bmw 323I 1999–2001
- Bmw 323It 2000–2001
- Bmw 325Ci 2000–2001
- Bmw 325I 1999–2001
- Bmw 325It 2000–2001
- Bmw 328Ci 2000–2001
- Bmw 328I 1999–2001
- Bmw 330Ci 2000–2001
- Bmw 330I 1999–2001
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V853000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 26, 2019
- Owners notified
- Nov 10, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 74,185
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 20, 1999 to Jul 14, 2000
- Part
- Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
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 Dec 17, 2025
- Bmw recall: Electrical system Aug 13, 2024
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- Bmw recall: Air bags Jul 3, 2024
- Bmw recall: Air bags Apr 24, 2024
- Bmw recall: Air bags May 27, 2021
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.