NHTSA Recall 17V676000: Electrical system: wiring
BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 702,965 vehicles. It affects 12 models including the BMW 323I.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V676000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | October 25, 2017 |
| Owner notification | June 29, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V676000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW 323I | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| BMW 325I | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| BMW 325XI | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| BMW 328I | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| BMW 328XI | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| BMW 330I | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| BMW 330XI | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| BMW 335D | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| BMW 335I | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| BMW 335IS | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| BMW 335XI | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| BMW M3 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
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.