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2011 BMW 5 Series AIR BAGS Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: High Priority

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AIR BAGS Safety Recalls

High Priority #16V832000 Plain English
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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The Sensor Cluster Unit in your BMW is a critical computer that helps control your airbags, safety belt pre-tensioners, and head restraints. Unfortunately, some of these units may have been installed incorrectly, which could lead to problems in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If there's a severe collision, your airbags, safety belts, and head restraints might not deploy properly, which could increase the risk of serious injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty Sensor Cluster Unit with a new one, free of charge. You'll receive a notification, and you should schedule the repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible. This timing describes the original 2016 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2011 BMW 528i, 528xi, 535i, 535xi, 550i and 550xi vehicles manufactured March 1, 2010, through August 31, 2011. The affected vehicles may have received a replacement Sensor Cluster Unit (SCU) during a service visit. These SCUs have an acceleration sensor that may have been incorrectly programmed and, as a result, the SCU may not accurately determine if activation and deployment of the air bags, safety belt pre-tensioners and head restraints is necessary in the event of a crash.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Depending on the severity of the crash, inadequate activation of the driver and/or passenger air bags, safety belt pre-tensioners and active head restraints may increase the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the SCU, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Other BMW 5 Series 2011 Recalls

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
3 recalls
POWER TRAIN
1 recall
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall

Other BMW 5 Series Years

2025
4 recalls
2024
6 recalls
2023
3 recalls
2022
5 recalls
2021
10 recalls
2020
7 recalls
2019
2 recalls
2018
6 recalls
2017
2 recalls
2016
7 recalls
2015
4 recalls
2014
6 recalls
2013
4 recalls
2012
5 recalls
2010
2 recalls
2009
2 recalls
2008
3 recalls
2007
3 recalls
2006
4 recalls
2003
2 recalls
2002
4 recalls
2001
4 recalls
2000
2 recalls

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2005 HONDA Accord
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2003 ACURA MDX
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2011 BMW 5 Series safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE recall for the 2011 BMW 5 Series? (Campaign #16V832000)

The Sensor Cluster Unit in your BMW is a critical computer that helps control your airbags, safety belt pre-tensioners, and head restraints. Unfortunately, some of these units may have been installed incorrectly, which could lead to problems in a crash. If there's a severe collision, your airbags, safety belts, and head restraints might not deploy properly, which could increase the risk of serious injury. Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty Sensor Cluster Unit with a new one, free of charge. You'll receive a notification, and you should schedule the repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible. This timing describes the original 2016 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.