# Recalls that may apply to the 1999 BMW 328i

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19

- [21V401000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V401000.md), 2021-05-27: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. BMW of North America, LLC \(BMW\) is recalling certain 2000\-2001 BMW 3 Series \(323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci and 330Ci\), 1999\-2001 323i, 328i, 330i, 330xi, and 2000 323i, 328i stationwagon vehicles equipped with Non\-Azide Driver air bag Inflators \(NADI\) manufactured by Takata.  These vehicles are equipped with driver\-side air bag inflators that were previously inspected, but not replaced under recall numbers 19V\-851, 19V852, or 19V\-853.  Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to explode or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
- [19V853000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V853000.md), 2019-11-26: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. BMW of North America, LLC \(BMW\) is recalling certain 1999\-2001 323i, 325i, 328i and 330i and 2000\-2001 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, 323iT, and 325iT vehicles equipped with Non\-Azide Driver air bag Inflators \(NADI\) manufactured by Takata.  These vehicles may have received a replacement driver air bag as part of a vehicle repair.  Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate. Built 1999\-05\-20 to 2000\-07\-14.
- [19V852000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V852000.md), 2019-11-26: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. BMW of North America, LLC \(BMW\) is recalling certain 1999\-2000 323i and 328i and 2000 323Ci and 328Ci vehicles equipped with Non\-Azide Driver air bag Inflators \(NADI\) manufactured by Takata.  These inflators do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate \(PSAN\) propellant.  Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate. Built 1998\-03\-17 to 2000\-03\-03.
- [19V851000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V851000.md), 2019-11-26: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. BMW of North America, LLC \(BMW\) is recalling certain 1999 323i and 328i vehicles equipped with Non\-Azide Driver air bag Inflators \(NADI\) manufactured by Takata at one specific inflator production facility.  These inflators do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate \(PSAN\) propellant.  Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate. Built 1998\-07\-02 to 1999\-01\-05. **NHTSA advises: do not drive until the repair is done.**
- [02V223000](/recalls/nhtsa/02V223000.md), 2002-08-09: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW. ON CERTAIN 4\-DOOR PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE SIDE AIR BAG SYSTEM COULD DEPLOY IN CERTAIN NON\-CRASH IMPACTS, SUCH AS WHEN CONTACTING LARGE POTHOLES OR CURBS AT SUBSTANTIAL SPEEDS. Built 1999\-04\-08 to 1999\-08\-31.
- [99V100000](/recalls/nhtsa/99V100000.md), 1999-05-03: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:  PASSENGER VEHICLES.  IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE RETAINING CLIP THAT SECURES THE BRAKE BOOSTER PUSHROD TO THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM WAS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED DURING PRODUCTION.  IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE CLIP TO DETACH FROM THE PIN ON THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM ALLOWING THE PUSHROD TO DISCONNECT FROM THE ARM. Built 1998\-06\-01 to 1999\-03\-08.
- [99V063000](/recalls/nhtsa/99V063000.md), 1999-03-26: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:  PASSENGER VEHICLES.  THESE VEHICLES ARE BUILT WITH A SIDE AIR BAG SYSTEM CONSISTING OF DOOR\-MOUNTED THORAX AIR BAGS \(REAR DOOR AIR BAGS ARE OPTIONAL\), A HEAD PROTECTION SYSTEM \(HPS\) FOR FRONT OCCUPANTS, A CENTRAL ELECTRONIC SENSOR AND DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM, LEFT AND RIGHT SATELLITE IMPACT SENSORS, AND ASSOCIATED WIRING.  THIS SYSTEM IS UNDULY SENSITIVE TO CERTAIN NON\-CRASH IMPACTS, SUCH AS CONTACTING LARGE POTHOLES OR CURBS AT SUBSTANTIAL SPEED. Built 1998\-06\-01 to 1999\-03\-25.

## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19

- [2021354](/recalls/tc/2021354.md), 2021-05-27: Airbag. Issue: This recall is for vehicles that had an inspection performed under recall 2019\-599, 2019\-600 or 2019\-601, but where the airbag inflator was not replaced. This new recall will provide replacement of the airbag inflator.  On certain cars, exposure to moisture over time could cause the driver\-front airbag not to inflate properly in a crash. In some cases, this could cause an airbag not to fully inflate, while in others it could cause it to deploy with more force than normal. It could also cause the inflator to rupture. If the airbag inflator ruptures, small pieces of metal could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag and prevent its proper function.  Safety Risk: In a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the driver\-front airbag may not inflate properly or the inflator could rupture. This could create a risk of injury.  Corrective Actions: BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your car to a dealer to replace the driver\-front airbag inflator.
- [2019601](/recalls/tc/2019601.md), 2019-11-26: Airbag. Issue: On certain cars, exposure to moisture over time could cause the driver\-front airbag not to inflate properly in a crash. In some cases, this could cause an airbag not to fully inflate, while in others it could cause it to deploy with more force than normal. It could also cause the inflator to rupture. If the airbag inflator ruptures, small pieces of metal could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag and prevent its proper function. Note: This recall affects cars built between July 1, 1998 and November 30, 1998. BMW has advised Transport Canada that cars built in this period are at a higher risk of failure than in other recalls.  Safety Risk: In a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the driver\-front airbag may not inflate properly or the inflator could rupture. This could create a risk of injury.  Corrective Actions: BMW recommends that you should not drive your car until the recall repairs are completed. Please contact BMW or your local dealership if you are unsure if your car falls within this recall or if you need further information. BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your car to a dealer to replace the driver\-front airbag inflator.
- [2019600](/recalls/tc/2019600.md), 2019-11-26: Airbag. Issue: On certain cars, exposure to moisture over time could cause the driver\-front airbag not to inflate properly in a crash. In some cases, this could cause an airbag not to fully inflate, while in others it could cause it to deploy with more force than normal. It could also cause the inflator to rupture. If the airbag inflator ruptures, small pieces of metal could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag and prevent its proper function. Note: This recall affects cars built between March 25, 1998 and November 10, 1999.  Safety Risk: In a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the driver\-front airbag may not inflate properly or the inflator could rupture. This could create a risk of injury.  Corrective Actions: BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your car to a dealer to replace the driver\-front airbag inflator.
- [2002215](/recalls/tc/2002215.md), 2002-11-19: Airbag. Certain 323I and 328I vehicles may experience inadvertent or non\-crash side impact lateral air bags deployment.  In addition, the Battery Safety Terminal \(BST\) would also activate, disconnecting the starter cable from the battery.  In this case, the vehicle electrical systems would continue to operate and the engine would continue to run; however, after the engine is turned off, it could not be restarted.  Correction:  Dealers will recalibrate the side airbag system in order to reduce the possibility of such non\-crash deployments.
- [1999099](/recalls/tc/1999099.md), 1999-05-26: Brakes. On certain 323I and 328I vehicles, the retaining clip that secures the brake booster pushrod to the brake pedal arm may be incompletely seated.  Depending on the manner in which the brake pedal is operated \(e.g., if the Antilock Brake System \(ABS\) is repeatedly activated and the brake pedal pulsates\), it is possible for the clip to detach from the pin on the brake pedal arm. This could cause the pushrod to detach from the brake pedal arm resulting in loss of braking capability.  Correction:  Clip will be inspected for tight installation and replaced if loose.
- [1999086](/recalls/tc/1999086.md), 1999-05-17: Seats And Restraints. On certain 323I, 328I and M3 vehicles, non\-crash impacts with a significant vertical and/or longitudinal component, such as experienced when contacting large potholes or curbs at substantial speed, could cause the lateral airbag and head protection system \(HPS\) to deploy inadvertently.  Correction:  Airbag control module will be reprogrammed.

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- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

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