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.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's air bag inflator in certain replacement sport or M-sport steering wheels can explode when the air bag deploys.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The wiring and electrical connectors that control airflow in the heating and air conditioning system may overheat.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the wiring and electrical connectors at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
