The driver's air bag in your vehicle is a safety device that deploys in a crash to cushion your head and chest. The inflator is the part that makes the air bag deploy, and in certain 2000-2001 BMW models, it may not work correctly due to a manufacturing issue.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator explodes, it could send sharp metal fragments flying towards you or other passengers, causing serious injury or death. If the air bag doesn't inflate fully, it won't protect you as well as it should, increasing the risk of a severe injury or fatality.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty air bag inflator with a new one that's designed to work safely, all at no cost to you. Check your mail for a recall notice and schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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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 passenger-side airbag in your vehicle is designed to protect you in the event of a crash. In certain models, the inflator could fail due to a problem with the propellant.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator explodes, it may send sharp metal fragments flying into the passenger area, causing serious injury or even death. This is a life-threatening situation, and you should take immediate action to address it.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a new, safe one – at no cost to you. This is a free repair, and you should schedule it as soon as possible, especially if you live in an area with high humidity or extreme temperatures.
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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 inflator in your vehicle is a critical safety feature that deploys in a crash to cushion your head and chest. In some 1999-2001 BMW models, this part was made by Takata, but it may have a hidden flaw that makes it prone to rupture or underinflation.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator ruptures in a crash, sharp metal fragments could hit you or your passengers, causing serious injury or even death. If the air bag doesn't inflate properly, it won't protect you as well as it should, leaving you more vulnerable to injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty air bag inflator with a new one, free of charge. You'll get a notice from BMW, and once you schedule the repair, they'll take care of it at no cost to you.
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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.
