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SevereNHTSA·17V676000·Announced 2017-10-25

BMW Recalls 2006-2011 3 Series Vehicles for Fire Risk

BMW is recalling 2006-2011 3 Series vehicles because heating and air conditioning wiring may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (electrical wiring) that explicitly increases the risk of a fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, and M3 vehicles, as well as 2007-2011 328i xDrive, 335i xDrive, 335is, and 2009-2011 335d vehicles. The recall involves approximately 702,965 vehicles.

The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system may overheat. This overheating could cause the electrical connectors to melt, increasing the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring and electrical connectors free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017, and owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BMW 325XI, 323I, 325I, 328I
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Electrical System
Hazard
Affected units
702,965

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (12)

  • 325XI
  • 323I
  • 325I
  • 328I
  • 328XI
  • 330I
  • 330XI
  • 335I
  • 335IS
  • 335XI
  • M3
  • 335D

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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