328I (BMW) – Airbag Inflator Problem (2024)
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2010 BMW 328I
Brand
BMW
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2010
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2010 BMW 328I vehicles due to air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module issues. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan (335d) vehicles. The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026