2010 BMW 323i Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2010 BMW 323i has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,096,994 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

AIR BAGS 24V513000 2024-07-03 394,029 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…

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17V676000 2017-10-25 702,965 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…

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 service at 1-800-525-7417.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
Total complaints3

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“My ac unit on my car was ramping up, like it was hot. I received a notice from bmw that there was a recall and that the ac unit wiring was faulty, could spark fire. Took my bmw to local shop was told it was the ac wiring and that it blew out my blower motor, that I had to replace it or it would be…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2017-11-27

“My ac unit on my car was ramping up, like it was hot. I received a notice from bmw that there was a recall and that the ac unit wiring was faulty, could spark fire. Took my bmw to local shop was told it was the ac wiring and that it blew out my blower motor, that I had to replace it or it would be…”

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · reported 2017-11-27

“My ac unit on my car was ramping up, like it was hot. I received a notice from bmw that there was a recall and that the ac unit wiring was faulty, could spark fire. Took my bmw to local shop was told it was the ac wiring and that it blew out my blower motor, that I had to replace it or it would be…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2017-11-27
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2010 BMW 323i as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.