2007-2014 BMW X5 and BMW X6 recall: inflator module
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on January 14, 2019. It covers about 83,016 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 83,016
- reported
- Jan 14, 2019
- owners notified
- Mar 14, 2019
- related complaints
- 406
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M vehicles, 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M vehicles, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d vehicles and 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity 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 remedy is performed. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 19V017000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 406 complaints about airbags problems.
2010 BMW X52011 BMW X52012 BMW X52013 BMW X52011 BMW X62012 BMW X62013 BMW X62014 BMW X6
Questions about recall 19V017000
Is there a recall on the 2007-2014 BMW X5 and BMW X6 inflator module?
Yes. Recall 19V017000, reported on January 14, 2019, covers about 83,016 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 19V017000?
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. 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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