2006–2011 BMW 323I, 2006–2011 BMW 325I, 2006–2011 BMW 325XI and 9 other models Recall: Wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for…
NHTSA campaign 17V676000 · Electrical System · filed Oct 25, 2017 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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. The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system may overheat.
The risk
Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring and electrical connectors, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | 323I | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| BMW | 325I | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| BMW | 325XI | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| BMW | 328I | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| BMW | 328XI | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| BMW | 330I | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| BMW | 330XI | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| BMW | 335D | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| BMW | 335I | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| BMW | 335IS | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| BMW | 335XI | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| BMW | M3 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
Related recalls
More BMW 323I recalls
- 2006–2011 BMW 323I and 9 other models — Original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport…
- 1999–2001 BMW 3 Series and 8 other models — These vehicles are equipped with driver-side air bag…
- 2000–2005 BMW 320I and 14 other models — These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation…
- 2000–2001 BMW 323CI and 9 other models — These vehicles may have received a replacement driver air…
- 2000 BMW 323CI and 3 other models — These inflators do not contain phase stabilized ammonium…
Other campaigns involving BMW vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 17V676000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.