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2011 BMW 328i AIR BAGS Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: High Priority

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for AIR BAGS issues.

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AIR BAGS Safety Recalls

High Priority #24V513000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The air bag in your driver's seat is a critical safety device that deploys in a crash to cushion the impact. Your 3 Series vehicle may have a steering wheel that came with a faulty air bag inflator, which could rupture and shoot sharp metal fragments at you or your passengers in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator explodes during a crash, you could be seriously hurt or even killed by flying metal shards.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect and replace the air bag module in your vehicle at no cost to you. This is a free repair that you should schedule 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.
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 driver's side airbag in your vehicle uses a small explosive charge to inflate the bag in case of a crash. In certain models, an older part inside the airbag could explode, sending sharp metal fragments into the driver or passengers.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag inflator explodes, it could cause serious injury or even death by sending sharp metal shards into the driver or other occupants.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator for free. This repair is also free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice to ensure your safety on the road.
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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 →

Other BMW 328i 2011 Recalls

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2 recalls
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 recalls
POWER TRAIN
1 recall

Other BMW 328i Years

2016
1 recall
2015
4 recalls
2014
8 recalls
2013
5 recalls
2012
6 recalls
2010
6 recalls
2009
6 recalls
2008
5 recalls
2007
6 recalls
2006
3 recalls
2005
1 recall
2004
1 recall
2003
1 recall
2002
1 recall
2001
3 recalls
2000
7 recalls

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