NHTSA Campaign 24V513000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Issued by BMW of North America, LLC · Reported Jul 3, 2024 · 394,029 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW | 323I | 2006 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 323I | 2007 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 323I | 2008 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 323I | 2009 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 323I | 2010 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 323I | 2011 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 325I | 2006 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 325I | 2007 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 325I | 2008 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 325I | 2009 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 325I | 2010 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 325I | 2011 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 325XI | 2006 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 325XI | 2007 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 325XI | 2008 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 325XI | 2009 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 325XI | 2010 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 325XI | 2011 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 325XI | 2012 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 328I | 2006 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 328I | 2007 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 328I | 2008 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 328I | 2009 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 328I | 2010 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 328I | 2011 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 328I | 2012 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 328XI | 2006 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 328XI | 2007 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 328XI | 2008 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 328XI | 2009 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 328XI | 2010 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 328XI | 2011 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 328XI | 2012 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 330I | 2006 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 330I | 2007 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 330I | 2008 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 330I | 2009 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 330I | 2010 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 330I | 2011 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 330XI | 2006 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 330XI | 2007 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 330XI | 2008 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 330XI | 2009 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 330XI | 2010 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 330XI | 2011 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 335D | 2009 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 335D | 2010 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 335D | 2011 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 335I | 2006 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 335I | 2007 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 335I | 2008 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 335I | 2009 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 335I | 2010 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 335I | 2011 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 335XI | 2006 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 335XI | 2007 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 335XI | 2008 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 335XI | 2009 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 335XI | 2010 | 394,029 |
| BMW | 335XI | 2011 | 394,029 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 24V513000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.