Bmw recall: Air bags
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive and M3, 2009-2011 335D, 2006-2012 325xi, 328i, 328xi and 328i xDrive, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 2007-2013 328i, 335i, 335is, M3 Coupes, X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d and 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles equipped with non-desiccated driver frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
What could happen
An inflator explosion may result in sharp 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 air bag. On X5 and X6 vehicles, only the inflator will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020. 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 325I 2006–2011
- Bmw 325Xi 2006–2012
- Bmw 328I 2006–2013
- Bmw 328Xi 2006–2012
- Bmw 330I 2006–2011
- Bmw 330Xi 2006–2011
- Bmw 335D 2009–2011
- Bmw 335I 2006–2013
- Bmw 335Is 2007–2013
- Bmw 335Xi 2006–2011
- Bmw M3 2006–2013
- Bmw X1 2013–2015
- Bmw X3 2007–2010
- Bmw X5 2007–2013
- Bmw X6 2008–2014
- Bmw X6 Activehybrid Sac 2010–2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V017000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 15, 2020
- Owners notified
- Mar 11, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 59,965
- 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 / Toyota recall: Electrical system Jan 30, 2026
- Bmw / Toyota recall: Electrical system Sep 23, 2025
- Bmw recall: Electrical system Apr 1, 2025
- Bmw recall: Air bags Jul 3, 2024
- Bmw recall: Steering Nov 16, 2023
- Bmw recall: Electrical system Aug 16, 2023
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.