NHTSA recall 15V318000

Air Bags · BMW of North America, LLC

May 28, 2015report date

419,235units affected

Vehicle recalltype

Details

What's wrong: Please note that the 5-series and x5 vehicles are only included if they are equipped with the optional sports steering wheel. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

Why it matters: 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: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began aug 2016.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

2002 Bmw 325Ci, 2003 Bmw 325Ci, 2004 Bmw 325Ci, 2005 Bmw 325Ci, 2006 Bmw 325Ci, 2002 Bmw 325I, 2003 Bmw 325I, 2004 Bmw 325I, 2005 Bmw 325I, 2002 Bmw 325Xi, 2003 Bmw 325Xi, 2004 Bmw 325Xi, 2005 Bmw 325Xi, 2002 Bmw 330Ci, 2003 Bmw 330Ci, 2004 Bmw 330Ci, 2005 Bmw 330Ci, 2006 Bmw 330Ci, 2002 Bmw 330I, 2003 Bmw 330I, 2004 Bmw 330I, 2005 Bmw 330I, 2002 Bmw 330Xi, 2003 Bmw 330Xi, 2004 Bmw 330Xi, 2005 Bmw 330Xi, 2002 Bmw 525I, 2003 Bmw 525I, 2002 Bmw 530I, 2003 Bmw 530I, 2002 Bmw 540I, 2003 Bmw 540I, 2002 Bmw M3, 2003 Bmw M3, 2004 Bmw M3, 2005 Bmw M3, 2006 Bmw M3, 2002 Bmw M5, 2003 Bmw M5, 2003 Bmw X5.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 15V318000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.