Vehicle recall 24V513000 · July 3, 2024
BMW 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.
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 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V513000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 3, 2024
- Filed by
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Owner notification
- August 30, 2024
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 394,029
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module; Air bags › Frontal
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 (2006-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- BMW 328i (2006-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- BMW 328xi (2006-2012): 2012, 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 335xi (2006-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
Has your BMW been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A BMW dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.