CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, and M6 Convertible vehicles and 2013 M6 Coupe vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver's frontal air bag inflator that may have been improperly welded.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator housing could separate from the base plate and result in metal striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's front air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The driver's frontal air bag inflator may have been improperly welded. In a crash that deploys the driver's air bag, the inflator housing could separate from its base plate, sending metal toward the occupants.
This could cause serious injury or death. Owners should contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or check their VIN for open recalls, and take the vehicle to an authorized BMW dealer. The dealer will replace the driver's front air bag module free of charge.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW M6 | 2013 |
|---|---|
| BMW X3 | 20122013 |