Is the 2007 BMW 328i safe to drive?

The 2007 BMW 328i has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION recall for the 2007 BMW 328i? (Campaign #13V564000)

Your vehicle's front passenger seat mat may crack and fail, which could prevent the passenger air bag from deploying in a crash. If the system fails, you could be at a higher risk of injury if the air bag doesn't deploy in a crash. BMW will fix the issue for free when parts are available, and they'll send you two letters to let you know when it's time to bring your car in. You can also contact them at 1-800-525-7417 or email them at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com for more information.

Campaign 13V564000

High Priority Plain English 2013-11-12

What This Recall Means

Component

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

What Happened

Your vehicle's front passenger seat mat may crack and fail, which could prevent the passenger air bag from deploying in a crash.

Risk if Unfixed

If the system fails, you could be at a higher risk of injury if the air bag doesn't deploy in a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

BMW will fix the issue for free when parts are available, and they'll send you two letters to let you know when it's time to bring your car in. You can also contact them at 1-800-525-7417 or email them at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com for more information.

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #13V564000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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