BMW of North America is recalling more than 394,000 cars due to concerns over airbag inflators that could explode, as reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The agency warns that an explosion could lead to sharp metal fragments striking the driver and passengers, potentially causing injury or even death. The affected vehicles include certain 2006-2012 Series Sportswagon, 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan, and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan models. Service centers will assess and replace the airbag module if deemed necessary, with owner notifications scheduled to be sent out on August 23, 2024.
