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SevereNHTSA·24V527000·Announced 2024-07-11

BMW Recalls Vehicles Due to Driver Air Bag Inflator Defect

BMW is recalling specific 2013-2015 models because the driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, posing a risk of injury or death.

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 inflator may explode, explicitly stating that this increases the risk of injury or death, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2013-2015 BMW vehicles, including the 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series, X3, and X5 models. The recall addresses a manufacturing defect in the driver's front air bag inflator module.

The defect may cause the inflator to explode during deployment. This explosion can result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, which increases the risk of injury or death.

Owner notification letters were mailed on September 6, 2024. Owners should contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a free replacement of the driver's front air bag. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BMW X3, 640I, 328I, M4
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag
Hazard
Affected units
1,145

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 (16)

  • X3
  • 640I
  • 328I
  • M4
  • 335I
  • 320I
  • X5
  • 550I
  • 435I
  • 428I
  • 535I
  • 328D
  • ACTIVE HYBRID 5
  • 535D
  • 528I
  • 650I

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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