The 2007 BMW 330i has 3 recalls, the most serious being driver's airbag inflators that can explode during deployment, sending sharp metal fragments into the cabin and posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Two separate scenarios cover this airbag danger. The first involves the original driver's airbag inflator, which can rupture violently when the airbag fires. The second applies to vehicles where the original steering wheel was swapped for a sport or M-sport steering wheel: the replacement inflator carries the same explosion risk. Both present the same outcome for anyone in the driver's seat or nearby.
The third recall concerns the wiring and electrical connectors that control airflow through the heating and air conditioning system. That wiring can overheat, causing the connectors to melt, and the heat generated can start a fire even when the car is parked and unattended.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's air bag inflator in certain replacement sport or M-sport steering wheels can explode when the air bag deploys.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The driver frontal air bag inflator may explode due to chemical breakdown after prolonged exposure to humidity, heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Replace the driver air bag inflator. On X5 and X6 models, only the inflator is replaced. Repair is free.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The wiring and electrical connectors that control airflow in the heating and air conditioning system may overheat.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the wiring and electrical connectors at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
