The 2011 BMW 323i has 2 recalls of equal severity, the more critical being a driver's airbag inflator that can explode during deployment and send sharp metal fragments into the cabin, potentially causing serious injury or death.
The second recall involves the wiring that controls airflow for the heating and air conditioning system, which can overheat and melt its electrical connectors, raising the risk of a fire even when the vehicle is parked and unattended.
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.
