BMW 335XI 2011: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V513000

Make Model Year
BMW 335XI 2011
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-08-30 2024-07-03 2024-07-05

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

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 394029

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

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.

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.nhtsa.gov.