1999-2001 BMW 323CI, BMW 323I and others recall: inflator module

BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on November 26, 2019. It covers about 74,185 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 74,185
reported: Nov 26, 2019
owners notified: Nov 10, 2020
related complaints: 317

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

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.
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.

Recall number 19V853000

Affected vehicles

BMW 323CI 2000-2001 2000 2001
BMW 323I 1999-2001 1999 2000 2001
BMW 323IT 2000-2001 2000 2001
BMW 325CI 2000-2001 2000 2001
BMW 325I 1999-2001 1999 2000 2001
BMW 325IT 2000-2001 2000 2001
BMW 328CI 2000-2001 2000 2001
BMW 328I 1999-2001 1999 2000 2001
BMW 330CI 2000-2001 2000 2001
BMW 330I 1999-2001 1999 2000 2001

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 317 complaints about airbags problems.

2000 BMW 323CI 1999 BMW 323I 2000 BMW 323I 2001 BMW 325CI 2001 BMW 325I

Questions about recall 19V853000

Is there a recall on the 1999-2001 BMW 323CI, BMW 323I and others inflator module?

Yes. Recall 19V853000, reported on November 26, 2019, covers about 74,185 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 19V853000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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