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2000–2005 BMW 320I, 2000–2006 BMW 323CI, 2000–2005 BMW 323I and 12 other models Recall: These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after…

NHTSA campaign 20V018000 · Air Bags · filed Jan 15, 2020 · verified Jul 30, 2026

Units reported
293K
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Risk
Fire
Owner letters
Mailing began Feb 13, 2020

The defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2005 323iT, 325iT, 325xiT, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i and 330xi and 2000-2006 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, M3 Coupe, 323Cic, 325Cic, 330Cic, and M3 Convertible vehicles equipped with non-desiccated frontal Takata PSAN inflators and PSPI passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

The risk

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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The fix — what to do

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger's front air bag, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

MakeModelModel years
BMW320I2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
BMW323CI2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
BMW323I2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
BMW323IT2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
BMW325CI2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
BMW325I2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
BMW325IT2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
BMW325XI2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
BMW325XIT2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
BMW328CI2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
BMW328I2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
BMW330CI2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
BMW330I2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
BMW330XI2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
BMWM32000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 20V018000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.