2000-2006 BMW 320I, BMW 323CI and others recall: inflator module

BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on January 15, 2020. It covers about 292,948 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 292,948
reported: Jan 15, 2020
owners notified: Feb 13, 2020
related complaints: 898

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

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.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 20V018000

Affected vehicles

BMW 320I 2000-2005 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
BMW 323CI 2000-2006 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
BMW 323I 2000-2005 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
BMW 323IT 2000-2005 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
BMW 325CI 2000-2006 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
BMW 325I 2000-2005 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
BMW 325IT 2000-2005 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
BMW 325XI 2000-2005 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
BMW 325XIT 2000-2005 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
BMW 328CI 2000-2006 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
BMW 328I 2000-2005 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
BMW 330CI 2000-2006 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
BMW 330I 2000-2005 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
BMW 330XI 2000-2005 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
BMW M3 2000-2006 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 898 complaints about airbags problems.

2002 BMW 320I 2003 BMW 320I 2004 BMW 320I 2005 BMW 320I 2003 BMW 323CI 2004 BMW 323CI 2005 BMW 323CI 2006 BMW 323CI 2002 BMW 323I 2003 BMW 323I 2004 BMW 323I 2005 BMW 323I

Questions about recall 20V018000

Is there a recall on the 2000-2006 BMW 320I, BMW 323CI and others inflator module?

Yes. Recall 20V018000, reported on January 15, 2020, covers about 292,948 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 20V018000?

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.

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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