BMW Recalls 394,000 3 Series for Takata Airbags
It’s been nearly 10 years since the massive Takata airbag recall was issued, yet vehicles are still being recalled over it. The latest automaker to be affected is BMW: The automaker is recalling some 394,000 3 Series models after recalling 90,000 vehicles for the airbags in 2023 — but this time, it’s for cars that may not have had anything to do with the recall initially.
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Affected vehicles include model-year 2006-11 3 Series sedans (323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i and 335xi), model-year 2006-12 3 Series Sportswagons (325xi, 328i, 328xi) and model-year 2009-11 3 Series sedans (335d). The original steering wheels in these vehicles may have been replaced with unofficial, unapproved Sport or M Sport steering wheels equipped with an inflator that could explode during deployment, sending sharp metal fragments into the cabin and increasing the risk of serious injury or death.
BMW has not received any reports of injury or death in the U.S. related to these specific models, but defective Takata airbags have killed 27 people and injured more than 400 people in the U.S., according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
To resolve the issue, dealers will replace the driver’s air bag module, as necessary, for free. BMW will notify owners Aug. 23, but those with further questions can contact the automaker at 800-525-7417, NHTSA’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236, or visit its website to check your vehicle identification number and learn more.
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