BMW 323i recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
12 recalls found for the BMW 323i in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 564 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 BMW 323i | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 BMW 323i | 2 | 1 |
| 2009 BMW 323i | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 BMW 323i | 2 | 3 |
| 2007 BMW 323i | 2 | 2 |
| 2006 BMW 323i | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 BMW 323i | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 BMW 323i | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 BMW 323i | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 BMW 323i | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 BMW 323i | 3 | 3 |
| 2000 BMW 323i | 7 | 401 |
| 1999 BMW 323i | 7 | 136 |
| 1998 BMW 323i | 0 | 16 |
| 1985 BMW 323i | 0 | 1 |
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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
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Newest BMW 323i recalls
- Jul 3, 202424V513000Air bags394,029 vehiclesBMW 325xi, 328i and 8 more models
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.
- May 27, 202121V401000Air bags4,511 vehiclesBMW 3 Series, 323i and 7 more models
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.
- Jan 15, 202020V018000Air bags292,948 vehiclesBMW 323CI, 325Ci and 13 more models
These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Do not drive until repaired
- Nov 26, 201919V853000Air bags74,185 vehiclesBMW 323i, 325i and 8 more models
These vehicles may have received a replacement driver air bag as part of a vehicle repair.
- Nov 26, 201919V852000Air bags34,396 vehiclesBMW 323i, 328i and 2 more models
These inflators do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant.
- Nov 26, 201919V851000Air bags7,910 vehiclesBMW 323i and 328i
These inflators do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant.
Do not drive until repaired
- Oct 25, 201717V676000Electrical system702,965 vehiclesBMW 323i, 325i and 10 more models
The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system may overheat.
- Jun 11, 201814V428000Air bags574,007 vehiclesBMW 325i, 330i and 5 more models
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,…
Do not drive until repaired