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2006-2015 BMW 128I, BMW 135I and others recall: inflator module

BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on February 5, 2016. It covers about 840,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected
840,000
reported
Feb 5, 2016
owners notified
Nov 1, 2016
related complaints
465

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive, 335is and M3 Coupes and Convertibles, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i SAVs, 2007-2010 X3 xDrive30i SAVs, 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M SAVs, 2009-2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d SAVs, 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M SACs, 2010-2011 BMW X6 xDrive50i SACs and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.

Recall number 16V071000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 465 complaints about airbags problems.

2010 BMW 128I2011 BMW 128I2012 BMW 128I2013 BMW 128I2010 BMW 135I2011 BMW 135I2012 BMW 135I2013 BMW 135I2010 BMW 1 Series M2011 BMW 1 Series M2012 BMW 1 Series M2013 BMW 1 Series M

Questions about recall 16V071000

Is there a recall on the 2006-2015 BMW 128I, BMW 135I and others inflator module?

Yes. Recall 16V071000, reported on February 5, 2016, covers about 840,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V071000?

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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