2009 BMW 323I Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2009 BMW 323i has two recalls of equal severity: a driver's airbag inflator that can explode during deployment, sending metal fragments into the cabin, and HVAC wiring that can overheat and catch fire even with the vehicle parked.

The airbag concern applies to vehicles where the original steering wheel was replaced with a sport or M-sport wheel containing an inflator prone to rupturing. On the electrical side, the wiring and connectors that control airflow through the heating and air conditioning system can overheat, melt, and ignite a fire without the engine running.