2006–2011 BMW 323I, 2006–2011 BMW 325I, 2006–2012 BMW 325XI and 7 other models Recall: Original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport…
NHTSA campaign 24V513000 · Air Bags · filed Jul 3, 2024 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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. The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment.
The risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
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
Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2024. 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.nhtsa.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, 2012 |
| BMW | 328I | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| BMW | 328XI | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| 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 | 335XI | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
Related recalls
More BMW 323I recalls
- 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…
- 1999 BMW 323I and 1 other model — These inflators do not contain phase stabilized ammonium…
Other campaigns involving BMW vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 24V513000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.