Vehicle recall 17V676000 · October 25, 2017
BMW 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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V676000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 25, 2017
- Filed by
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Owner notification
- June 29, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 702,965
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- BMW 323i (2006-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- BMW 325i (2006-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- BMW 325xi (2006-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- BMW 328i (2006-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- BMW 328xi (2006-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- BMW 330i (2006-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- BMW 330xi (2006-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- BMW 335d (2009-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009
- BMW 335i (2006-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- BMW 335is (2007-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
- BMW 335xi (2006-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- BMW M3 (2006-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
Has your BMW been repaired?
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