BMW 1 Series M, 128I, 135I and others: Inflator module

Date

Jan. 15, 2020

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW 1 Series M (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013); BMW 128I (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013); BMW 135I (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013); BMW 325I (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011); BMW 325XI (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012); BMW 328I (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013); BMW 328XI (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012); BMW 330I (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011); BMW 330XI (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011); BMW 335D (2009, 2010, 2011); BMW 335I (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013); BMW 335IS (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013); BMW 335XI (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011); BMW M3 (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013); BMW X1 (2013, 2014, 2015); BMW X3 (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010); BMW X5 (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013); BMW X6 (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014); BMW X6 Activehybrid SAC (2010, 2011)

Component

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

59965

What can happen

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 notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Owner notification date

March 11, 2020

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

ODI

Recall number

20V017000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.