The 2000 BMW 325i has 2 recalls, both involving Takata airbag inflators that can rupture or explode and send metal fragments into the cabin, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Both the driver and front passenger airbag inflators are affected. The driver-side recall involves a specific non-azide inflator type that may have been installed during a prior repair, while the passenger-side recall covers inflators using a propellant that can become unstable and explode with greater force. In either case, the danger occurs when the airbag deploys in a crash and the inflator casing fails, turning the airbag module itself into a source of flying metal rather than protection.
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.
