The driver-side air bag in your vehicle is a crucial safety feature that deploys during a crash to cushion the impact. In your 2000-2001 BMW 3 Series or station wagon, the inflator might have been inspected before but not replaced in a previous recall.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator explodes, it could shoot metal fragments into you, causing serious injury or even death. If the air bag doesn't inflate properly, it might not protect you during a crash, which could lead to severe harm.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty air bag inflator with a new, safer one at no charge to you. This is a free repair, and you should schedule it after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2021 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 BMW 3 Series (323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci and 330Ci), 1999-2001 323i, 328i, 330i, 330xi, and 2000 323i, 328i stationwagon vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) manufactured by Takata. These vehicles are equipped with driver-side air bag inflators that were previously inspected, but not replaced under recall numbers 19V-851, 19V852, or 19V-853. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to explode or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The inflator could explode during air bag deployment, resulting 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.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver-side air bag inflator with a newly designed inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 12, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The airbag in your passenger seat is a safety device that inflates in a crash. In certain BMW models, the inflator that makes the airbag work could be faulty, containing a type of explosive material that can deteriorate over time.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag inflator explodes, it could shoot sharp metal fragments towards you or your passengers, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a safe one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible to ensure your safety on the road. This timing describes the original 2020 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — 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.
The air bag in your driver's seat is designed to deploy in a crash to cushion your head and neck. In some older BMW models, the inflator that makes the air bag work may have been replaced, but it could still fail and rupture in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator ruptures in a crash, sharp metal fragments could hit you or your passengers, causing serious injury or even death. An underinflated air bag may not protect you properly, increasing the risk of serious harm.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty air bag inflator with a safe one, completely free of charge. You should schedule the repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible to ensure your safety on the road. This timing describes the original 2019 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
The passenger airbag in your vehicle is a safety feature that deploys in a crash to protect the passenger. In some older models, this airbag could get too much pressure inside and burst open, shooting sharp metal fragments around the passenger seat.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, it could send sharp metal fragments flying towards you or other passengers, causing serious injuries. This is a serious safety risk in a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty airbag with a new one that's designed to handle pressure safely. This repair is free, and you shouldn't drive your vehicle until it's been fixed. Schedule the repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible. This timing describes the original 2018 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000 323i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sports Wagons; 2000 328i sedans and coupes; 2001-2005 325i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sport Wagons; 2001-2005 325xi sedans and Sports Wagons; 2006 325i coupes and convertibles; 2001-2006 330i sedans, coupes, and convertibles; 2001-2005 330xi sedans; and 2001-2006 M3 coupes and convertibles to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag which may produce excessive internal pressure that could cause the air bag inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure could cause rupturing of the inflator resulting in metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the passenger seat occupant or other occupants.
Original — Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side frontal air bag, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners in September 2014. A second notice was mailed when an adequate supply of parts became available, on December 1, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
This model year has 4 recorded safety recalls. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.
What is the AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE recall for the 2001 BMW 3 Series? (Campaign #21V401000)
The driver-side air bag in your vehicle is a crucial safety feature that deploys during a crash to cushion the impact. In your 2000-2001 BMW 3 Series or station wagon, the inflator might have been inspected before but not replaced in a previous recall. If the inflator explodes, it could shoot metal fragments into you, causing serious injury or even death. If the air bag doesn't inflate properly, it might not protect you during a crash, which could lead to severe harm. Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty air bag inflator with a new, safer one at no charge to you. This is a free repair, and you should schedule it after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2021 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
What is the AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE recall for the 2001 BMW 3 Series? (Campaign #20V018000)
The airbag in your passenger seat is a safety device that inflates in a crash. In certain BMW models, the inflator that makes the airbag work could be faulty, containing a type of explosive material that can deteriorate over time. If the airbag inflator explodes, it could shoot sharp metal fragments towards you or your passengers, causing serious injury or even death. Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a safe one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible to ensure your safety on the road. This timing describes the original 2020 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
What is the AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE recall for the 2001 BMW 3 Series? (Campaign #19V853000)
The air bag in your driver's seat is designed to deploy in a crash to cushion your head and neck. In some older BMW models, the inflator that makes the air bag work may have been replaced, but it could still fail and rupture in a crash. If the inflator ruptures in a crash, sharp metal fragments could hit you or your passengers, causing serious injury or even death. An underinflated air bag may not protect you properly, increasing the risk of serious harm. Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty air bag inflator with a safe one, completely free of charge. You should schedule the repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible to ensure your safety on the road. This timing describes the original 2019 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
What is the AIR BAGS recall for the 2001 BMW 3 Series? (Campaign #14V428000)
The passenger airbag in your vehicle is a safety feature that deploys in a crash to protect the passenger. In some older models, this airbag could get too much pressure inside and burst open, shooting sharp metal fragments around the passenger seat. If this happens, it could send sharp metal fragments flying towards you or other passengers, causing serious injuries. This is a serious safety risk in a crash. Your dealer will replace the faulty airbag with a new one that's designed to handle pressure safely. This repair is free, and you shouldn't drive your vehicle until it's been fixed. Schedule the repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible. This timing describes the original 2018 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.