NHTSA Recall 14V428000: Air bags
Do not drive BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 574,007 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the BMW 323I.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V428000 |
|---|---|
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Report received | June 11, 2018 |
| Owner notification | December 1, 2014 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000 323i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sports Wagons; 2000 328i sedans and coupes; 2001-2005 325i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sport Wagons; 2001-2005 325xi sedans and Sports Wagons; 2006 325i coupes and convertibles; 2001-2006 330i sedans, coupes, and convertibles; 2001-2005 330xi sedans; and 2001-2006 M3 coupes and convertibles to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag which may produce excessive internal pressure that could cause the air bag inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure could cause rupturing of the inflator resulting in metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the passenger seat occupant or other occupants.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side frontal air bag, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners in September 2014. A second notice was mailed when an adequate supply of parts became available, on December 1, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.This is an expansion of NHTSA Recall 13V-172.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V428000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW 323I | 2000 |
| BMW 325I | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| BMW 325XI | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| BMW 328I | 2000 |
| BMW 330I | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| BMW 330XI | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| BMW M3 | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.