2007-2012 BMW X5, BMW X6 and others recall: inflator module
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on January 15, 2020. It covers about 4,007 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 4,007
- reported
- Jan 15, 2020
- owners notified
- Mar 11, 2020
- related complaints
- 340
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2012 X5 xDrive35d, 2008-2012 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M, 2007-2012 X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M and 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid vehicles equipped with non-desiccated, passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSPI-2) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high 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 this remedy is performed. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger front air bag, free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 20V016000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 340 complaints about airbags problems.
2009 BMW X52010 BMW X52011 BMW X52012 BMW X52009 BMW X62010 BMW X62011 BMW X62012 BMW X62010 BMW X6 Activehybrid Sac2011 BMW X6 Activehybrid Sac
Questions about recall 20V016000
Is there a recall on the 2007-2012 BMW X5, BMW X6 and others inflator module?
Yes. Recall 20V016000, reported on January 15, 2020, covers about 4,007 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 20V016000?
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until this remedy is performed. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger front air bag, free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020. 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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