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2006-2012 BMW 323I, BMW 325I and others recall: inflator module

BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on July 3, 2024. It covers about 394,029 vehicles.

vehicles affected
394,029
reported
Jul 3, 2024
owners notified
Aug 30, 2024
related complaints
1,175

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan (335d) vehicles. The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment.
Risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.

Recall number 24V513000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,175 complaints about airbags problems.

2008 BMW 323I2009 BMW 323I2010 BMW 323I2011 BMW 323I2008 BMW 325I2009 BMW 325I2010 BMW 325I2011 BMW 325I2009 BMW 325XI2010 BMW 325XI2011 BMW 325XI2012 BMW 325XI

Questions about recall 24V513000

Is there a recall on the 2006-2012 BMW 323I, BMW 325I and others inflator module?

Yes. Recall 24V513000, reported on July 3, 2024, covers about 394,029 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 24V513000?

Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2024. 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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