Air bags: frontalRecall 24V-513 · BMW vehicles
BMW of North America, LLC recall 24V-513 covers 394,029 BMW vehicles for a air bags: frontal problem, reported to NHTSA on July 3, 2024. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q2) shows 19% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 24V513000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
19%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.