Recall 20V018000: 2005 BMW 320I, 2005–2006 BMW 323CI, 2005 BMW 323I +12 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Do not drive: NHTSA and the manufacturer advise owners not to drive these vehicles until the remedy is completed.

Report date
Jan 15, 2020
Vehicles affected
292,948
Models
15
Initiated by
ODI

The problem

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 PSPI passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

The risk

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

The fix

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger's front air bag, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2020. 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.

Affected vehicles

  • 2005 BMW 320I
  • 2005 BMW 323CI
  • 2006 BMW 323CI
  • 2005 BMW 323I
  • 2005 BMW 323IT
  • 2005 BMW 325CI
  • 2006 BMW 325CI
  • 2005 BMW 325I
  • 2005 BMW 325IT
  • 2005 BMW 325XI
  • 2005 BMW 325XIT
  • 2005 BMW 328CI
  • 2006 BMW 328CI
  • 2005 BMW 328I
  • 2005 BMW 330CI
  • 2006 BMW 330CI
  • 2005 BMW 330I
  • 2005 BMW 330XI
  • 2005 BMW M3
  • 2006 BMW M3

Details

NHTSA campaign
20V018000
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Owner letters
Feb 13, 2020
Components
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module (Airbags)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology