CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014 X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, X5 sDrive35i, X5 xDrive35i, and 2015 X4 xDrive35i vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the driver's front air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2024. 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The driver's front airbag inflator in certain vehicles may rupture during deployment because of a manufacturing defect. An inflator explosion can send sharp metal fragments toward the driver or other occupants, which may cause serious injury or death.
If you own an affected vehicle, an authorized BMW dealer will replace the driver's front airbag at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2024. You can also contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 for more information, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW X3 | 2014 |
|---|---|
| BMW X4 | 20142015 |
| BMW X5 | 2014 |