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2016 BMW 5 Series AIR BAGS Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: High Priority

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AIR BAGS Safety Recalls

High Priority #16V914000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's side airbag system has a small component called the seat-mounted air bag inflator initiator. This part is responsible for igniting the airbag in a crash, but in some 2016-2017 BMW models, it might not work as planned.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag inflator fails to ignite, the side airbag won't deploy in a crash. This could leave you without protection, increasing the risk of serious injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty airbag module with a new one, at no cost to you. 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 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, M5 and 535d vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Other BMW 5 Series 2016 Recalls

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2 recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2 recalls
SEAT BELTS
1 recall
CHILD SEAT
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
2015
4 recalls
2014
6 recalls
2013
4 recalls
2012
5 recalls
2011
6 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 2016 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 recall for the 2016 BMW 5 Series? (Campaign #16V914000)

Your vehicle's side airbag system has a small component called the seat-mounted air bag inflator initiator. This part is responsible for igniting the airbag in a crash, but in some 2016-2017 BMW models, it might not work as planned. If the airbag inflator fails to ignite, the side airbag won't deploy in a crash. This could leave you without protection, increasing the risk of serious injury. Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty airbag module with a new one, at no cost to you. 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.