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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 January 15, 2020. It covers about 59,965 vehicles.

vehicles affected
59,965
reported
Jan 15, 2020
owners notified
Mar 11, 2020
related complaints
1,925

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive and M3, 2009-2011 335D, 2006-2012 325xi, 328i, 328xi and 328i xDrive, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 2007-2013 328i, 335i, 335is, M3 Coupes, X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d and 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles equipped with non-desiccated driver frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) 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
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag. On X5 and X6 vehicles, only the inflator will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.

Recall number 20V017000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,925 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 20V017000

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

Yes. Recall 20V017000, reported on January 15, 2020, covers about 59,965 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 20V017000?

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag. On X5 and X6 vehicles, only the inflator will be replaced. All repairs will be performed 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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