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2011 BMW 323i

2 recalls Most severe issue: High Priority

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

High Priority #24V513000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The airbag inflator in your driver's side is a critical safety component that deploys in a crash to protect you. In some older 3 Series models, the inflator in the steering wheel might have been replaced with one that can fail in a way that could cause serious harm.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator explodes during a crash, it could shoot metal shards at you and the other passengers, leading to serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect the driver's airbag system and replace the inflator if needed, all at no cost to you. You should schedule this important repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
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
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.
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Moderate #17V676000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The wiring in your vehicle controls the heating and air conditioning system, like a complex network of roads that direct airflow. The issue is with the wiring and connectors, which can overheat and fail in the 2006-2011 models of certain BMWs.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wiring overheats, it could melt the electrical connectors, potentially causing a fire - even when you're not in the car.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty wiring and electrical connectors with new, safer ones, at no cost to you. You'll receive a notice when the repair is ready, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and M3, 2007-2011 328i xDrive, 335i xDrive and 335is and 2009-2011 335d vehicles. The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system may overheat.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring and electrical connectors, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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AIR BAGS
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall

Other BMW 323i Years

2010
2 recalls
2009
2 recalls
2008
2 recalls
2007
2 recalls
2006
2 recalls
2005
1 recall
2004
1 recall
2003
1 recall
2002
1 recall
2001
3 recalls
2000
7 recalls

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