NHTSA Recall 20V017000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEJan 15, 2020· BMW of North America, LLC

Summary

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.

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

YearMakeModel
2011BMW128I
2012BMW128I
2013BMW128I
2011BMW135I
2012BMW135I
2013BMW135I
2011BMW325I
2011BMW328I
2012BMW328I
2013BMW328I
2011BMW335D
2011BMW335I
2012BMW335I
2013BMW335I
2013BMW335IS
2006BMWM3
2008BMWM3
2009BMWM3
2010BMWM3
2011BMWM3
2012BMWM3
2013BMWM3
2007BMWX3
2008BMWX3
2009BMWX3
2010BMWX3
2007BMWX5
2008BMWX5
2009BMWX5
2010BMWX5
2011BMWX5
2008BMWX6
2009BMWX6
2010BMWX6

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