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BMW these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

NHTSA campaign 20V-017 · Reported January 15, 2020 · 59,965 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
BMW 128i, 135i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335d, 335i, 335is, 335xi, M3, X1, X3, X5 and X6
VEHICLES AFFECTED
59,965
REMEDY
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag.
COST
Free

The short version

BMW of North America, LLC reported a problem with the driver side inflator module. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

WHY IT MATTERS

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

WHAT TO DO

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 20V-017.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2008–2013BMW 128i
2008–2013BMW 135i
2006–2011BMW 325i
2006–2012BMW 325xi
2006–2013BMW 328i
2006–2012BMW 328xi
2006–2011BMW 330i
2006–2011BMW 330xi
2009–2011BMW 335d
2006–2013BMW 335i
2007–2013BMW 335is
2006–2011BMW 335xi
2006–2013BMW M3
2013–2015BMW X1
2007–2010BMW X3
2007–2013BMW X5
2008–2014BMW X6

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

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What this record means

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