NHTSA Recall 24V513000: Inflator module (air bags) and air bags: frontal
BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 394,029 vehicles. It affects 10 models including the BMW 323I.
| NHTSA campaign | 24V513000 |
|---|---|
| Components | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › DRIVER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS › FRONTAL |
| Report received | July 3, 2024 |
| Owner notification | August 30, 2024 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 24V513000
| 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, 2012 |
| BMW 328I | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| BMW 328XI | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| 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 335XI | 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.