BMW is recalling certain 2012 328I models due to a potential air bag inflator explosion that could cause serious injury or death. Owners must have the air bag module inspected and replaced by dealers.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
BMW is recalling 2012 328I vehicles because the air bag inflator can explode during deployment, potentially causing serious injury or death. Owners should have the air bag module checked and replaced by a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1251434-bmw-328i-2012-air-bag-recall-risk-of-serious-injury.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251434-bmw-328i-2012-air-bag-recall-risk-of-serious-injury · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #24V513000
“BMW 328I (2012) Air Bag Recall: Risk of Serious Injury from Inflator Explosion.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251434-bmw-328i-2012-air-bag-recall-risk-of-serious-injury. Based on NHTSA recall 24V513000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V513000).
The air bag inflator can explode during deployment, sending sharp metal fragments toward the driver or passengers. This could cause serious injury or death if the explosion occurs while the vehicle is in motion.
Owners of 2012 BMW 328I vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in these models are at risk if the air bag inflator explodes.
Check if your 2012 BMW 328I has a sport or M-sport steering wheel. The recall covers vehicles with a steering wheel that may have been replaced with an inflator prone to explosion.
Call 1-800-525-7417 to schedule an air bag module inspection and replacement at a dealer.
Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module if necessary, free of charge.
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.
The air bag inflator can explode during deployment, potentially causing serious injury or death to the driver or passengers.
Check if your 2012 BMW 328I has a sport or M-sport steering wheel, as the recall covers vehicles with this type of steering wheel.
The recall notice states that owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2024, but no specific deadline for the repair is mentioned.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V513000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 24V513000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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