Takata recall. I received a card in the mail from bmw of north america informing me that there was a recall on the airbag for my 2003 bmw x5. When we called the dealership in amarillo texas, autoplex bmw, we were told by the service manager kendra that we are welcome to buy new cars from them but they will no longer honor warranty or recall. Work for anyone with the last name (xxxx) or who is related to or affiliated with dr. (xxxx). Is there any assistance you can give with this matter?3 the recall states that the inflator could cause serious injury or death if un resolved, does the bmw dealer have the right to refuse to perform the recall, jeprodizing my safety for whatever personal vendetta they have against dr. (xxxx), my son? (xxxx) (best person to contact) (xxxx) parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The worst 2003 BMW X5 SAV problems
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Recalls 1
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000-2003 525i Sedan, 530i Sedan, 540i Sedan, 2001-2003 525i Sports Wagon and 540i Sports Wagon vehicles, and 2000-2004 X5 SAV 3.0i, X5 SAV 4.4i, and X5 SAV 4.6is vehicles. 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.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle for an optional sports steering wheel with an affected inflator. Dealers will replace the air bag module as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 19V015000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2003 BMW X5 SAV 1
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What 2003 BMW X5 SAV owners say
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Questions about the 2003 BMW X5 SAV
Is the 2003 BMW X5 SAV reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2003 BMW X5 SAV, fewer than a typical X5 SAV model year.
What is the 2003 BMW X5 SAV year score?
The 2003 BMW X5 SAV scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the BMW X5 SAV: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 BMW X5 SAV?
Airbags, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2003 BMW X5 SAV have?
1 recall, covering air bags.
Was there a recall on the 2003 BMW X5 SAV airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 19V015000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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