NHTSA recall campaign

20V018000

ManufacturerBMW of North America, LLCReported2020-01-15Affected292,948 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2005 323iT, 325iT, 325xiT, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i and 330xi and 2000-2006 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, M3 Coupe, 323Cic, 325Cic, 330Cic, and M3 Convertible vehicles equipped with non-desiccated frontal Takata PSAN inflators and PSPI passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

Risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger's front air bag, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

95 entries

BMW
- 320I2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
- 323CI2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
- 323I2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
- 323IT2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
- 325CI2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
- 325I2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
- 325IT2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
- 325XI2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
- 325XIT2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
- 328CI2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
- 328I2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
- 330CI2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
- 330I2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
- 330XI2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
- M32000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006