BMW Recalls 2014-2015 X5 Models for Air Bag Connection Defect
BMW is recalling certain 2014-2015 X5 vehicles because the Head Protection System air bag may not be securely connected to the inflator, increasing injury risk in a crash.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where the air bag may not inflate properly during a crash, increasing the risk of injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.
Plain-English summary
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain model year 2015 BMW X5 xDrive 35d Sports Activity Vehicles (SAV) manufactured between August 19, 2014, and February 16, 2015, as well as 2014-2015 BMW X5 xDrive 35i, X5 sDrive 35i, and X5 xDrive 50i SAVs manufactured between August 28, 2013, and February 16, 2015.
In the affected vehicles, the Head Protection System (HPS) air bag may not be securely connected to the air bag inflator gas generator. Without a secure connection to the inflator, the HPS air bags may have insufficient inflation during a vehicle crash, which increases the risk of injury.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Head Protection System free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- BMW X5
- Brand
- BMW
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Air Bag
- Affected units
- 46
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- X5
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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