BMW 328 (2013) – 16V071000

Defect Description For Recall

BMW Of North America, Llc (BMW) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2008-2013 128I And 135I Coupes And Convertibles And 1 Series M Coupes, 2006-2011 325I, 325Xi, 328I, 328Xi, 328I Xdrive, 330I, 330Xi, 335I, 335Xi, 335I Xdrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335D Sedans, 2006-2012 325Xit, 328I And 328Xi Sports Wagons, 2007-2013 328I, 328Xi, 328I Xdrive, 335I, 335Xi, 335I Xdrive, 335Is And M3 Coupes And Convertibles, 2013-2015 X1 Sdrive28I, X1 Xdrive28I And X1 Xdrive35I Savs, 2007-2010 X3 Xdrive30I Savs, 2007-2013 X5 Xdrive30I, X5 Xdrive35I, X5 Xdrive48I, X5 Xdrive50I And X5 M Savs, 2009-2013 BMW X5 Xdrive35D Savs, 2008-2014 X6 Xdrive35I, X6 Xdrive50I, And X6 M Sacs, 2010-2011 BMW X6 Xdrive50I Sacs And 2008-2011 M3 Sedan Vehicles. Upon Deployment Of The Driver’S Frontal Air Bag, Excessive Internal Pressure May Cause The Inflator To Rupture.

Make Of Vehicle

BMW

Model Of Vehicle

328

Year

2013

Recall Campaign Number

16V071000

Component Description

Air BAGS:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module

Effect Of Defect

In The Event Of A Crash Necessitating Deployment Of The Driver’S Frontal Air Bag, The Inflator Could Rupture With Metal Fragments Striking The Driver Or Other Occupants Resulting In Serious Injury Or Death.

Fix Defect

BMW Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Driver’S Frontal Air Bag Module Or Inflator Depending On The Vehicle Model, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began March 9, 2018. Owners May Contact BMW Customer Service At 1-800-525-7417.

Vehicle Manufacturer

BMW Of North America, Llc

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

840000

Date Owners Notified

20161101

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

BMW Of North America, Llc

Date Report Received

20160205

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard