BMW 325XI 2011: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V676000

Make Model Year
BMW 325XI 2011
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-06-29 2017-10-25 2017-10-27

Production Dates: 2005-02-01 - 2011-12-16

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 702965

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.

Remedy

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.

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.