The 2001 BMW 325iT has 2 recalls, both involving Takata airbag inflators that can rupture or explode and send sharp metal fragments into the cabin, posing a serious risk of injury or death.
Both the driver and front passenger airbag inflators are affected. The driver-side recall covers vehicles that may have received a replacement airbag inflator during a prior repair, while the passenger-side recall covers the original inflator installed at the factory. In either case, the inflator can fail violently during deployment in a crash.
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.
