Bmw recall: Air bags
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive, 335is and M3 Coupes and Convertibles, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i SAVs, 2007-2010 X3 xDrive30i SAVs, 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M SAVs, 2009-2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d SAVs, 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M SACs, 2010-2011 BMW X6 xDrive50i SACs and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
What could happen
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw 1 Series M 2008–2013
- Bmw 128I 2008–2013
- Bmw 135I 2008–2013
- Bmw 325 2006–2012
- Bmw 328 2006–2013
- Bmw 330 2006–2011
- Bmw 335 2006–2013
- Bmw M3 2007–2013
- Bmw X1 Sav 2013–2015
- Bmw X3 Sav 2007–2010
- Bmw X5 Sav 2007–2013
- Bmw X6 Activehybrid Sac 2010–2011
- Bmw X6 Sac 2008–2009, 2012–2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V071000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 5, 2016
- Owners notified
- Nov 1, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 840,000
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- –
- Part
- Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Bmw recall: Engine and engine cooling Mar 2, 2022
- Bmw recall: Air bags Jan 15, 2020
- Bmw recall: Electrical system Aug 6, 2019
- Bmw recall: Engine and engine cooling Oct 30, 2017
- Bmw recall: Engine and engine cooling Apr 10, 2014
- Bmw recall: Electrical system Feb 7, 2013
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.