The 2000 BMW 323iT has 2 recalls, both involving Takata airbag inflators on the driver and passenger sides that can rupture or explode and send metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death.
Both the driver and passenger frontal airbag inflators are affected. The driver-side recall covers inflators installed as replacement parts during prior repairs, while the passenger-side recall covers the original inflators fitted at the factory. In either case, the inflator can fail violently when the airbag deploys in a crash, scattering metal fragments toward the driver and front passenger.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may explode due to chemical breakdown of the propellant inside, which happens after prolonged exposure to high heat, humidity, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The driver air bag inflator can absorb moisture, which may cause it to rupture or prevent the air bag from inflating properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
