Recall 19V698000: 2000–2002 BMW 330 and 2 other models

NHTSA flags this campaign with a do-not-drive advisory. Check your VIN right away and follow the manufacturer’s notice.

Report received

Oct 2, 2019

Manufacturer

BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected

3,924vehicles

Model years

2000–2002

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 325i and 325xi Sedan, and 323Ci, 325Ci, and 330Ci Convertible vehicles. This recall affects certain vehicles that may have had a driver-side air bag module installed as replacement equipment such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bag, or as a remedy part for a prior recall. The frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Possible consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall is an expansion of previous recalls, numbers 17V-047 and 19V-015.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2000 BMW 3232 complaints
• 2001 BMW 3230 complaints
• 2002 BMW 3231 complaints
• 2000 BMW 3250 complaints
• 2001 BMW 32531 complaints
• 2002 BMW 32526 complaints
• 2000 BMW 3300 complaints
• 2001 BMW 3300 complaints
• 2002 BMW 3301 complaints