2011 BMW 323I — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 BMW 323I
The 2011 BMW 323I has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2011 BMW 323I
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2011 BMW 323I, potentially affecting up to 1,491,023 vehicles.
Recall 24V513000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 394,029 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 24V513000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
| 394,029 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 17V676000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 702,965 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and M3, 2007-2011 328i xDrive, 335i xDrive and 335is and 2009-2011 335d vehicles. The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system may overheat.
Consequence: Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring and electrical connectors, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact BMW customer...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 BMW 323I
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 BMW 323I. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TAKATA RECALL - I HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED TO FIX THE PROBLEM
Safety Rating for the 2011 BMW 323I
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 BMW 323I in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 BMW 323I
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2011 BMW 323I. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
B650709 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM: REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 BMW 323I
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 323I
- 2006 BMW 323I — 0 complaints
- 2007 BMW 323I — 3 complaints
- 2008 BMW 323I — 4 complaints
- 2009 BMW 323I — 0 complaints
- 2010 BMW 323I — 3 complaints
- 2011 BMW 323I (current)