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 2000-2005 323iT, 325iT, 325xiT, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i and 330xi and 2000-2006 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, M3 Coupe, 323Cic, 325Cic, 330Cic, and M3 Convertible vehicles equipped with non-desiccated frontal Takata PSAN inflators and PSPI passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
What could happen
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger's front air bag, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw 320I 2000–2005
- Bmw 323Ci 2000–2006
- Bmw 323I 2000–2005
- Bmw 323It 2000–2005
- Bmw 325Ci 2000–2006
- Bmw 325I 2000–2005
- Bmw 325It 2000–2005
- Bmw 325Xi 2000–2005
- Bmw 325Xit 2000–2005
- Bmw 328Ci 2000–2006
- Bmw 328I 2000–2005
- Bmw 330Ci 2000–2006
- Bmw 330I 2000–2005
- Bmw 330Xi 2000–2005
- Bmw M3 2000–2006
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V018000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 15, 2020
- Owners notified
- Feb 13, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 292,948
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- –
- Part
- Air bags › Frontal › Passenger 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 Nov 26, 2019
- Bmw recall: Air bags Apr 24, 2024
- Bmw recall: Electrical system Feb 23, 2023
- Bmw / Mini / Rolls-Royce and more recall: Seat belts Jul 21, 2021
- Bmw recall: Seat belts Apr 28, 2021
- Bmw recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Feb 10, 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.