2001 BMW 330I recalls
7 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2001 BMW 330I. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- May 27, 2021Crash risk1999–2001 BMW 3 Series, 2000–2001 BMW 323CI, 1999–2001 BMW 323I and 6 other models — Air Bags
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 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.
21V401000 · 5K units · BMW of North America, LLC
- Jan 15, 2020Fire risk2000–2005 BMW 320I, 2000–2006 BMW 323CI, 2000–2005 BMW 323I and 12 other models — Air Bags
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.
20V018000 · 293K units · BMW of North America, LLC
- Nov 26, 2019Crash risk2000–2001 BMW 323CI, 1999–2001 BMW 323I, 2000–2001 BMW 323IT and 7 other models — Air Bags
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. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver air bag as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
19V853000 · 74K units · BMW of North America, LLC
- Jun 11, 2018Crash risk2000 BMW 323I, 2001–2006 BMW 325I, 2001–2005 BMW 325XI and 4 other models — Air Bags
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; 2001-2006 330i sedans, coupes, and convertibles; 2001-2005 330xi sedans; and 2001-2006 M3 coupes and convertibles to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag which may produce excessive internal pressure that could cause the air bag inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag.
14V428000 · 574K units · BMW of North America, LLC
- May 16, 2002Fire risk2001 BMW 325CI, 2001 BMW 325I, 2001 BMW 325IT and 19 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ENGINE AUXILIARY/COOLING FAN OPERATION, INCLUDING VARIABLE SPEED, IS ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED. FAILURE OF THE FAN MOTOR CAN CAUSE THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY OF THE FAN CONTROL UNIT TO OVERLOAD AND FAIL, CAUSING THE FAN TO STOP OPERATING.
02V138000 · 2K units · BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Jun 21, 2001Fire risk2001 BMW 325CI, 2001 BMW 325I, 2001 BMW 325IT and 19 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ENGINE AUXILIARY/COOLING FAN OPERATION, INCLUDING VARIABLE SPEED, IS ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED. FAILURE OF THE FAN MOTOR CAN CAUSE THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY OF THE FAN CONTROL UNIT TO OVERLOAD AND FAIL, CAUSING THE FAN TO STOP OPERATING.
01V206000 · 76K units · BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Nov 20, 2000Safety2001 BMW 325I, 2001 BMW 330I — Wheels
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE MACHINE USED TO MOUNT AND INFLATE THE TIRES ON THE WHEELS AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT MAY HAVE DAMAGED THE INNER RIM FLANGE OF THE WHEELS.
00V383000 · 2K units · BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE