BMW recalling more than 390,000 vehicles due to airbag inflator issue
Why is BMW recalling over 390,000 vehicles?
BMW is recalling over 390,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to potentially faulty airbag inflators, which can explode and cause serious injury or death. The recall affects certain 3 Series Sedan and Sportswagon models manufactured between 2006 and 2012, which may contain airbag inflators manufactured by Takata.
What issue is causing BMW to initiate this recall?
BMW is recalling over 390,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to faulty airbag inflators that could potentially explode. The issue stems from the original steering wheel being replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with a Takata inflator, which over time could lead to "overly aggressive combustion." If the inflator explodes, it may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants of a vehicle, potentially causing serious injury or death.
Which BMW models are included in this recall?
The BMW recall includes 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) vehicles23. The issue is related to airbag inflators that can explode, potentially causing injury or death to vehicle occupants.