BMW are equipped with driver-side air bag inflators that were previously inspected, but not replaced under recall numbers 19V-851, 19V852, or 19V-853.
The short version
BMW of North America, LLC reported a problem with the driver side inflator module. Here is what owners need to know.
These vehicles are equipped with driver-side air bag inflators that were previously inspected, but not replaced under recall numbers 19V-851, 19V852, or 19V-853. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to explode or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
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.
Take it to a dealer — they will replace the driver-side air bag inflator with a newly designed inflator, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 21V-401.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 1999–2001 | BMW 323i |
| 2000–2001 | BMW 325Ci |
| 2000–2001 | BMW 328Ci |
| 1999–2001 | BMW 328i |
| 2000–2001 | BMW 330Ci |
| 1999–2001 | BMW 330i |
| 1999–2001 | BMW 330xi |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.
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