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  Safety Recalls of BMW 323I Vehicles

There have been 11 safety recalls for the BMW 323I. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the BMW 323I.

NHTSA Recall #: 24V513000; Jul. 3, 2024

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

Recalled Vehicles: 2006 BMW 323I, 2007 BMW 323I, 2008 BMW 323I, 2009 BMW 323I, 2010 BMW 323I, 2011 BMW 323I, 2006 BMW 325I, 2007 BMW 325I, 2008 BMW 325I, 2009 BMW 325I, 2010 BMW 325I, 2011 BMW 325I, 2006 BMW 325XI, 2007 BMW 325XI, 2008 BMW 325XI, 2009 BMW 325XI, 2010 BMW 325XI, 2011 BMW 325XI, 2012 BMW 325XI, 2006 BMW 328I, 2007 BMW 328I, 2008 BMW 328I, 2009 BMW 328I, 2010 BMW 328I, 2011 BMW 328I, 2012 BMW 328I, 2006 BMW 328XI, 2007 BMW 328XI, 2008 BMW 328XI, 2009 BMW 328XI, 2010 BMW 328XI, 2011 BMW 328XI, 2012 BMW 328XI, 2006 BMW 330I, 2007 BMW 330I, 2008 BMW 330I, 2009 BMW 330I, 2010 BMW 330I, 2011 BMW 330I, 2006 BMW 330XI, 2007 BMW 330XI, 2008 BMW 330XI, 2009 BMW 330XI, 2010 BMW 330XI, 2011 BMW 330XI, 2009 BMW 335D, 2010 BMW 335D, 2011 BMW 335D, 2006 BMW 335I, 2007 BMW 335I, 2008 BMW 335I, 2009 BMW 335I, 2010 BMW 335I, 2011 BMW 335I, 2006 BMW 335XI, 2007 BMW 335XI, 2008 BMW 335XI, 2009 BMW 335XI, 2010 BMW 335XI, 2011 BMW 335XI
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 20V018000; Jan. 15, 2020

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

Recalled Vehicles: 2000 BMW 320I, 2001 BMW 320I, 2002 BMW 320I, 2003 BMW 320I, 2004 BMW 320I, 2005 BMW 320I, 2000 BMW 323CI, 2001 BMW 323CI, 2002 BMW 323CI, 2003 BMW 323CI, 2004 BMW 323CI, 2005 BMW 323CI, 2006 BMW 323CI, 2000 BMW 323I, 2001 BMW 323I, 2002 BMW 323I, 2003 BMW 323I, 2004 BMW 323I, 2005 BMW 323I, 2000 BMW 323IT, 2001 BMW 323IT, 2002 BMW 323IT, 2003 BMW 323IT, 2004 BMW 323IT, 2005 BMW 323IT, 2000 BMW 325CI, 2001 BMW 325CI, 2002 BMW 325CI, 2003 BMW 325CI, 2004 BMW 325CI, 2005 BMW 325CI, 2006 BMW 325CI, 2000 BMW 325I, 2001 BMW 325I, 2002 BMW 325I, 2003 BMW 325I, 2004 BMW 325I, 2005 BMW 325I, 2000 BMW 325IT, 2001 BMW 325IT, 2002 BMW 325IT, 2003 BMW 325IT, 2004 BMW 325IT, 2005 BMW 325IT, 2000 BMW 325XI, 2001 BMW 325XI, 2002 BMW 325XI, 2003 BMW 325XI, 2004 BMW 325XI, 2005 BMW 325XI, 2000 BMW 325XIT, 2001 BMW 325XIT, 2002 BMW 325XIT, 2003 BMW 325XIT, 2004 BMW 325XIT, 2005 BMW 325XIT, 2000 BMW 328CI, 2001 BMW 328CI, 2002 BMW 328CI, 2003 BMW 328CI, 2004 BMW 328CI, 2005 BMW 328CI, 2006 BMW 328CI, 2000 BMW 328I, 2001 BMW 328I, 2002 BMW 328I, 2003 BMW 328I, 2004 BMW 328I, 2005 BMW 328I, 2000 BMW 330CI, 2001 BMW 330CI, 2002 BMW 330CI, 2003 BMW 330CI, 2004 BMW 330CI, 2005 BMW 330CI, 2006 BMW 330CI, 2000 BMW 330I, 2001 BMW 330I, 2002 BMW 330I, 2003 BMW 330I, 2004 BMW 330I, 2005 BMW 330I, 2000 BMW 330XI, 2001 BMW 330XI, 2002 BMW 330XI, 2003 BMW 330XI, 2004 BMW 330XI, 2005 BMW 330XI, 2000 BMW M3, 2001 BMW M3, 2002 BMW M3, 2003 BMW M3, 2004 BMW M3, 2005 BMW M3, 2006 BMW M3
Component: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL
Recall Summary: bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2000-2005 323it, 325it, 325xit, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i and 330xi and 2000-2006 323ci, 325ci, 328ci, 330ci, m3 coupe, 323cic, 325cic, 330cic, and m3 convertible vehicles equipped with non-desiccated frontal takata psan inflators and ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 19V853000; Nov. 26, 2019

in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result 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.

Recalled Vehicles: 2000 BMW 323CI, 2001 BMW 323CI, 1999 BMW 323I, 2000 BMW 323I, 2001 BMW 323I, 2000 BMW 323IT, 2001 BMW 323IT, 2000 BMW 325CI, 2001 BMW 325CI, 1999 BMW 325I, 2000 BMW 325I, 2001 BMW 325I, 2000 BMW 325IT, 2001 BMW 325IT, 2000 BMW 328CI, 2001 BMW 328CI, 1999 BMW 328I, 2000 BMW 328I, 2001 BMW 328I, 2000 BMW 330CI, 2001 BMW 330CI, 1999 BMW 330I, 2000 BMW 330I, 2001 BMW 330I
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE
Recall Summary: bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 1999-2001 323i, 325i, 328i and 330i and 2000-2001 323ci, 325ci, 328ci, 330ci, 323it, and 325it vehicles equipped with non-azide driver air bag inflators (nadi) manufactured by takata.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 19V852000; Nov. 26, 2019

in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result 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.

Recalled Vehicles: 2000 BMW 323CI, 1999 BMW 323I, 2000 BMW 323I, 2000 BMW 328CI, 1999 BMW 328I, 2000 BMW 328I
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE
Recall Summary: bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 1999-2000 323i and 328i and 2000 323ci and 328ci vehicles equipped with non-azide driver air bag inflators (nadi) manufactured by takata. these inflators do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (psan) propellant.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 19V851000; Nov. 26, 2019

in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result 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.

Recalled Vehicles: 1999 BMW 323I, 1999 BMW 328I
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE
Recall Summary: bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 1999 323i and 328i vehicles equipped with non-azide driver air bag inflators (nadi) manufactured by takata at one specific inflator production facility. these inflators do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (psan) propellant.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 17V676000; Oct. 25, 2017

Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.

Recalled Vehicles: 2006 BMW 323I, 2007 BMW 323I, 2008 BMW 323I, 2009 BMW 323I, 2010 BMW 323I, 2011 BMW 323I, 2006 BMW 325I, 2007 BMW 325I, 2008 BMW 325I, 2009 BMW 325I, 2010 BMW 325I, 2011 BMW 325I, 2006 BMW 325XI, 2007 BMW 325XI, 2008 BMW 325XI, 2009 BMW 325XI, 2010 BMW 325XI, 2011 BMW 325XI, 2006 BMW 328I, 2007 BMW 328I, 2008 BMW 328I, 2009 BMW 328I, 2010 BMW 328I, 2011 BMW 328I, 2006 BMW 328XI, 2007 BMW 328XI, 2008 BMW 328XI, 2009 BMW 328XI, 2010 BMW 328XI, 2011 BMW 328XI, 2006 BMW 330I, 2007 BMW 330I, 2008 BMW 330I, 2009 BMW 330I, 2010 BMW 330I, 2011 BMW 330I, 2006 BMW 330XI, 2007 BMW 330XI, 2008 BMW 330XI, 2009 BMW 330XI, 2010 BMW 330XI, 2011 BMW 330XI, 2009 BMW 335D, 2010 BMW 335D, 2011 BMW 335D, 2006 BMW 335I, 2007 BMW 335I, 2008 BMW 335I, 2009 BMW 335I, 2010 BMW 335I, 2011 BMW 335I, 2007 BMW 335IS, 2008 BMW 335IS, 2009 BMW 335IS, 2010 BMW 335IS, 2011 BMW 335IS, 2006 BMW 335XI, 2007 BMW 335XI, 2008 BMW 335XI, 2009 BMW 335XI, 2010 BMW 335XI, 2011 BMW 335XI, 2006 BMW M3, 2007 BMW M3, 2008 BMW M3, 2009 BMW M3, 2010 BMW M3, 2011 BMW M3
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 14V428000; Jul. 16, 2014

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.

Recalled Vehicles: 2000 BMW 323I, 2001 BMW 325I, 2002 BMW 325I, 2003 BMW 325I, 2004 BMW 325I, 2005 BMW 325I, 2006 BMW 325I, 2001 BMW 325XI, 2002 BMW 325XI, 2003 BMW 325XI, 2004 BMW 325XI, 2005 BMW 325XI, 2000 BMW 328I, 2001 BMW 330I, 2002 BMW 330I, 2003 BMW 330I, 2004 BMW 330I, 2005 BMW 330I, 2006 BMW 330I, 2001 BMW 330XI, 2002 BMW 330XI, 2003 BMW 330XI, 2004 BMW 330XI, 2005 BMW 330XI, 2001 BMW M3, 2002 BMW M3, 2003 BMW M3, 2004 BMW M3, 2005 BMW M3, 2006 BMW M3
Component: AIR BAGS
Recall Summary: 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; ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of BMW 323I Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Jul. 3, 2024   Air Bags:frontal 394,029
Jan. 15, 2020   Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal 292,948
Nov. 26, 2019   Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module 34,396
Nov. 26, 2019   Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module 74,185
Nov. 26, 2019   Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module 7,910
Oct. 25, 2017   Electrical System:wiring 702,965
Jul. 16, 2014   Air Bag 574,007
Aug. 9, 2002   Air Bags:side/window 20,500
Feb. 17, 2000   Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch 17,700
May. 3, 1999   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages 31,067
Mar. 26, 1999   Air Bags:side/window 34,701


Table 2. Recall Statistics of BMW 323I Model Years

Model# Recalls
2011 BMW 323I 2
2010 BMW 323I 2
2009 BMW 323I 2
2008 BMW 323I 2
2007 BMW 323I 2
2006 BMW 323I 2
2005 BMW 323I 1
2004 BMW 323I 1
2003 BMW 323I 1
2002 BMW 323I 1
2001 BMW 323I 2
2000 BMW 323I 6
1999 BMW 323I 6