The 2003 BMW 330CI has two recalls, both involving Takata airbag inflators that can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the driver or passengers.
Both the driver-side and passenger-side frontal airbag inflators are affected. In a crash that triggers airbag deployment, either inflator can explode rather than inflate normally, scattering sharp metal shrapnel through the interior.
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 dual-stage driver front air bag can allow moisture inside. Over time, moisture can cause the inflator to rupture.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front driver air bag module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
