BMW 330CI, 3 Series +7 more: Air bags — inflator module

Affects BMW 330CI, 3 Series, 328CI, 330I, 330XI, 328I, 323I, 325CI, 323CI · 1999–2001 — about 5K vehicles.

The hazard

The inflator could explode during air bag deployment, resulting in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.

What to do

Dealers will replace the driver-side air bag inflator with a newly designed inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 12, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational