2001 BMW 3 Series Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2001 BMW 3 Series. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 21V401000May 27, 20214,511 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
  Covers: BMW 3 Series 1999–2001, 328I 1999–2001, 323I 1999–2001 +6 more

  Reported issue: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 BMW 3 Series (323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci and 330Ci), 1999-2001 323i, 328i, 330i, 330xi, and 2000 323i, 328i stationwagon vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) manufactured by Takata. These vehicles are equipped with driver-side air bag inflators that were previously inspected, but not replaced under recall numbers 19V-851, 19V852, or…

  Possible consequence: The inflator could explode during air bag deployment, resulting in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver-side air bag inflator with a newly designed inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 12, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA02012Inadvertent side-impact air bag deploymeClosed · Jul 15, 2002
• PE02011Inadvertent side-impact air bagClosed · Jan 31, 2002

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