BMW this recall affects certain vehicles where the original steering wheel has been replaced with the optional sports steering wheel.
The short version
BMW of North America, LLC reported a problem with the driver side inflator module. Here is what owners need to know.
This recall affects certain vehicles where the original steering wheel has been replaced with the optional sports steering wheel. The sports steering wheel has a frontal air bag inflator that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle for an optional sports steering wheel with an affected inflator, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 19V-015.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2000–2003 | BMW 525i |
| 2000–2003 | BMW 530i |
| 2000–2003 | BMW 540i |
| 2000–2004 | BMW X5 |
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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