RecallPulseUpdated Nov 3, 2026

BMW 328I recalls

23 safety recalls on file with NHTSA, including 3 with a do-not-drive warning. Updated Nov 3, 2026.

23recalls on file
22with a remedy available
3do-not-drive / park-outside
Dec 2025latest recall
Air bags 12Electrical 4Engine & powertrain 3Brakes & stability 2Camera, lights & visibility 1Fuel system 1
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This list covers the model as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

Recalls by model year

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Latest recalls

25V871000 · BMW OF North America, LlcAir Bags recallThe head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator…Air bagsFree replacement851unitsDec 202524V608000 · BMW OF North America, LlcElectrical System recallAn improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.ElectricalFree replacement721KunitsAug 202424V527000 · BMW OF North America, LlcAir Bags recallPlease see the recall report for the complete list of models.Air bagsFree replacement1,145unitsJul 202424V513000 · BMW OF North America, LlcAir Bags recallThe original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can…Air bagsFree replacement394KunitsJul 202424V288000 · BMW OF North America, LlcAir Bags recallThe head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator…Air bagsFree replacement5,761unitsApr 202421V401000 · BMW OF North America, LlcAir Bags recallThese vehicles are equipped with driver-side air bag inflators that were previously inspected, but not replaced under recall…Air bagsFree replacement4,511unitsMay 202120V017000 · BMW OF North America, LlcAir Bags recallThese inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high…Air bagsFree replacement60KunitsJan 202020V018000 · BMW OF North America, LlcAir Bags recallThese inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high…Do not driveAir bagsFree replacement293KunitsJan 202019V852000 · BMW OF North America, LlcAir Bags recallThese inflators do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant.Air bagsFree replacement34KunitsNov 201919V853000 · BMW OF North America, LlcAir Bags recallThese vehicles may have received a replacement driver air bag as part of a vehicle repair.Air bagsFree replacement74KunitsNov 201919V851000 · BMW OF North America, LlcAir Bags recallThese inflators do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant.Do not driveAir bagsFree replacement7,910unitsNov 201919V472000 · BMW OF North America, LlcElectrical System recallThe connection of the positive battery cable at the fuse box terminal may degrade, resulting in an intermittent loss of…ElectricalFree replacement17KunitsJun 201914V428000 · BMW OF North America, LlcAir Bags recallBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000 323i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sports Wagons; 2000…Do not driveAir bagsFree replacement574KunitsJun 201817V683000 · BMW OF North America, LlcEngine And Engine Cooling recallThe heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.Engine & powertrainFree replacement741KunitsOct 201717V676000 · BMW OF North America, LlcElectrical System recallThe wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system may…ElectricalFree replacement703KunitsOct 201715V520000 · BMW OF North America, LlcExterior Lighting recallThe affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the front side marker lights…Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update7,727unitsAug 201515V189000 · BMW OF North America, LlcFuel System, Gasoline recallImproper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.Fuel systemFree replacement18KunitsMar 201514V627000 · BMW OF North America, LlcService Brakes, Hydraulic recallDue to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail.Brakes & stabilityFree repair8,988unitsOct 201414V176000 · BMW OF North America, LlcEngine And Engine Cooling recallIn the affected vehicles, the bolts that secure the housing for the variable camshaft timing adjustment (VANOS) unit can loosen…Engine & powertrainFree replacement156KunitsApr 201413V564000 · BMW OF North America, LlcAir Bags recallThe front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if and how the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash…Air bagsFix in development77KunitsNov 201313V454000 · BMW OF North America, LlcService Brakes, Hydraulic recallDue to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail.Brakes & stabilityFree repair76KunitsSep 201313V044000 · BMW OF North America, LlcElectrical System recallIn February 2013, BMW recalled 504,545 vehicles.ElectricalFree replacement517KunitsFeb 201311V476000 · BMW OF North America, LlcPower Train recallThe front driveshaft attachment bolts may not have been tightened to specification. if the bolts were not tightened to…Engine & powertrainFree replacement190unitsSep 2011