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2009 BMW 330i

3 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 air bag inflator in your steering wheel is designed to deploy in a crash to protect you. In some cases, the inflator in your 2006-2011 3 Series may not work as intended, posing a significant safety risk.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments could fly towards you or your passengers, causing serious injury or even death. This is a critical safety concern that requires immediate attention.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect and replace the air bag module in your steering wheel, free of charge. You should schedule this repair as soon as possible, and you can contact them at 1-800-525-7417 for more information.
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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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High Priority #20V017000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The air bag in your BMW is designed to inflate quickly in a crash to protect you. But in some of these vehicles, the air bag inflator could fail and explode when exposed to high humidity and heat.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator explodes, it could send sharp metal fragments flying into you or other passengers, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty air bag inflator with a new one, and the repair is completely free. You should schedule the fix as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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.
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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 connects the systems that control the heating and air conditioning. In certain 2006-2011 BMW models, this wiring and electrical connectors could overheat.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wiring overheats, the electrical connectors could melt, which could cause a fire even when you're not inside the vehicle.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the wiring and electrical connectors at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice, and you can reach them at 1-800-525-7417.
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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.
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Browse by Component

AIR BAGS
2 recalls
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall

Other BMW 330i Years

2025
1 recall
2024
2 recalls
2023
2 recalls
2022
3 recalls
2021
7 recalls
2020
11 recalls
2019
9 recalls
2018
1 recall
2011
3 recalls
2010
3 recalls
2008
3 recalls
2007
3 recalls
2006
7 recalls
2005
5 recalls
2004
5 recalls
2003
7 recalls
2002
7 recalls
2001
8 recalls
2000
3 recalls

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