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2012 BMW 325xi

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 inflator in your driver's side airbag is a critical part that helps control the airbag's deployment during a crash. In some 2006-2011 and 2009-2011 3 Series BMWs, the original inflator was swapped out with a different type that could malfunction and explode.
Risk if Unfixed
If this inflator explodes during a crash, it could send sharp metal fragments flying towards you or other passengers, leading to serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect your airbag module and replace it with a safer one, free of charge. This repair is urgent, so schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice and have your dealer contact you to confirm the repair.
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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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
High Priority #20V017000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The airbag in your vehicle has a component called the inflator module that helps the airbag deploy in a crash. In some older models, this part could fail and explode, causing sharp metal fragments to hit you or other passengers.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator explodes, it could send sharp metal pieces hurtling towards you, causing serious injury or even death. This is a very serious risk that you should take care of right away.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a new, safer one - and this repair is completely free. You'll get a notification from BMW, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive and M3, 2009-2011 335D, 2006-2012 325xi, 328i, 328xi and 328i xDrive, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 2007-2013 328i, 335i, 335is, M3 Coupes, X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d and 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles equipped with non-desiccated driver frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) 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 driver air bag. On X5 and X6 vehicles, only the inflator will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020. 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
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Other BMW 325xi Years

2011
3 recalls
2010
3 recalls
2009
3 recalls
2008
3 recalls
2007
3 recalls
2006
6 recalls
2005
4 recalls
2004
4 recalls
2003
5 recalls
2002
6 recalls
2001
2 recalls
2000
1 recall

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