BMW are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment.
The short version
BMW of North America, LLC reported a problem with the passenger side inflator module. Here is what owners need to know.
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator or air bag module, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 17V-020.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2007–2012 | BMW X5 |
| 2008–2012 | BMW X6 |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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