Is the 2001 BMW 328i safe to drive?

The 2001 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.

NHTSA Campaign 19V853000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

What Happened

The air bag in your driver's seat is designed to deploy in a crash to cushion your head and neck. In some older BMW models, the inflator that makes the air bag work may have been replaced, but it could still fail and rupture in a crash.

Risk if Unfixed

If the inflator ruptures in a crash, sharp metal fragments could hit you or your passengers, causing serious injury or even death. An underinflated air bag may not protect you properly, increasing the risk of serious harm.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty air bag inflator with a safe one, completely free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #19V853000. 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.

Campaign 19V853000

What This Recall Means

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?