23Affected configurations shown4,511Potential units affected50.8%Latest completion context
What can happen
Safety consequence
The inflator could explode during air bag deployment, resulting in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
What fixes it
Official remedy
Dealers will replace the driver-side air bag inflator with a newly designed inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 12, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall lifecycle
Repair completion history
Campaign-level completion reporting. This does not determine whether a particular VIN has been repaired.
2021-3
0.0%
2021-4
0.0%
2022-1
0.0%
2022-2
0.0%
2022-3
0.0%
2022-4
0.0%
2023-1
0.0%
2023-2
0.0%
Affected vehicles
Vehicle configurations connected to 21V401000
2001 BMW 3 SERIESOpen vehicle record →2001 BMW 328IOpen vehicle record →2001 BMW 330XIOpen vehicle record →2001 BMW 330CIOpen vehicle record →2001 BMW 325CIOpen vehicle record →2001 BMW 323IOpen vehicle record →2001 BMW 330IOpen vehicle record →2001 BMW 328CIOpen vehicle record →2001 BMW 323CIOpen vehicle record →2000 BMW 3 SERIESOpen vehicle record →2000 BMW 328IOpen vehicle record →2000 BMW 323IOpen vehicle record →2000 BMW 328CIOpen vehicle record →2000 BMW 323CIOpen vehicle record →2000 BMW 330CIOpen vehicle record →2000 BMW 330XIOpen vehicle record →2000 BMW 330IOpen vehicle record →2000 BMW 325CIOpen vehicle record →1999 BMW 323IOpen vehicle record →1999 BMW 3 SERIESOpen vehicle record →1999 BMW 328IOpen vehicle record →1999 BMW 330XIOpen vehicle record →1999 BMW 330IOpen vehicle record →
Owner action
Campaign pages describe the public recall record. To determine whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall, use your VIN and verify the current status through NHTSA.