Recalls for 2011 Bmw 328xi

DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Posted on: 2017-10-27
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and m3, 2007-2011 328i xdrive, 335i xdrive and 335is and 2009-2011 335d vehicles.  The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system may overheat.  

Consequence
Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.

Corrective Action
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring and electrical connectors, free of charge.  Interim letters were mailed on november 27, 2017.  Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available.  Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Safercar. Gov

DEFECT #2 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Posted on: 2020-01-15
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i convertibles, 128i, 135i, and m coupes, 2007-2010 x3 30si and x3 xdrive30i, 2013-2015 x1 sdrive28i, x1 xdrive28i and x1 xdrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xdrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xdrive and m3 coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xdrive, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xdrive and m3, 2009-2011 335d, 2006-2012 325xi, 328i, 328xi and 328i xdrive, 2010-2011 x6 activehybrid, 2007-2013 328i, 335i, 335is, m3 coupes, x5 30si, x5 xdrive30i, x5 xdrive35i, x5 48i, x5 xdrive48i, x5 xdrive50i and x5 m, 2009-2013 x5 xdrive35d and 2008-2014 x6 xdrive35i, x6 xdrive50i and x6m vehicles equipped with non-desiccated driver frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (psan) that were used as interim remedy parts for previous takata recalls.  These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.  

Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag.  On x5 and x6 vehicles, only the inflator will be replaced.  All repairs will be performed free of charge.  The recall began march 11, 2020.  Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Safercar. Gov

DEFECT #3 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Posted on: 2024-07-05
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 series sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 series sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 series sedan (335d) vehicles.  The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or m-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment.

Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed august 23, 2024.  Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Nhtsa. Gov

DEFECT #4 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Posted on: 2024-07-05
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 series sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 series sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 series sedan (335d) vehicles.  The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or m-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment.

Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed august 23, 2024.  Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Nhtsa. Gov