The 2001 BMW 325CI has 3 recalls, all involving Takata airbag inflators on both the driver and passenger sides that can explode during deployment, sending metal fragments into the cabin and causing serious injury or death.
Both the driver and passenger frontal airbag inflators are affected. The driver-side inflators involved are Takata NADI units, which can rupture when the airbag deploys, either throwing metal fragments toward occupants or leaving the bag underinflated and unable to cushion a crash properly. Some of these driver-side inflators may have been installed as replacement parts during an earlier repair, meaning vehicles that have already had service work done can still be affected. The passenger-side recall covers non-desiccated Takata PSAN inflators, which carry the same risk of explosive rupture and metal fragmentation in a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver-side air bag inflator may absorb moisture, causing it to explode or fail to properly inflate the air bag.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver-side air bag inflator with a newly designed inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
We may earn a commission for purchases made through these links.
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.
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.
