2 recallsRisk Grade: BMost severe issue:High Priority
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2017 BMW 5 Series · 2 recorded campaigns · Prepared 2026-11-08
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20V243000
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AIR BAGS
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16V914000
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AIR BAGS
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Your vehicle's air bag system has a component called the head air bag inflator. It's a critical part that helps deploy the air bag to protect you in a crash. In some 2017-2018 BMW models, this part might not work properly if it's been exposed to too much humidity.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a severe crash, the head air bag might not deploy correctly or could even break apart, which could increase the risk of serious injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty head air bag inflator with a new one at no cost to you. You'll get a notification when the repair is ready, and you should schedule it as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible to ensure your safety. This timing describes the original 2020 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 2017 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i and 540i xDrive and 2017-2018 530e xDrive vehicles. Prior exposure to excessive levels of humidity within the driver and passenger head air bag inflators may affect the proper deployment of the head air bags.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash of sufficient severity, deployment of the head air bag may be impaired and/or the igniter could separate from the inflator, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left or right head air bag, free of charge. The recall began June 24, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The seat-mounted air bag in your vehicle is designed to deploy in a crash to protect you from injury. In some models, the component that ignites the air bag could fail to work properly, preventing the air bag from deploying when needed.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, the seat-mounted air bag won't inflate, leaving you more exposed to injury during a crash. This increases the risk of serious harm to your head, neck, or body.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty air bag module with a new, reliable one at no cost to you. You'll be notified when the repair is ready, and they'll take care of it for free.
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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.
What is the overall risk grade for the 2017 BMW 5 Series?
The 2017 BMW 5 Series has a risk grade of B. This grade is calculated from 2 NHTSA safety recalls, weighted by severity, recency, and temporal decay. Grades range from A+ (excellent) to F (avoid).
How many safety recalls does the 2017 BMW 5 Series have?
The 2017 BMW 5 Series has 2 known safety recalls on record. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.
What is the most severe recall for the 2017 BMW 5 Series?
The most severe recall for the 2017 BMW 5 Series is classified as high. This indicates a serious safety concern that should be addressed promptly.
Is the 2017 BMW 5 Series safe to drive?
This model year has 2 recorded safety recalls. 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 2017 BMW 5 Series? (Campaign #20V243000)
Your vehicle's air bag system has a component called the head air bag inflator. It's a critical part that helps deploy the air bag to protect you in a crash. In some 2017-2018 BMW models, this part might not work properly if it's been exposed to too much humidity. If you're in a severe crash, the head air bag might not deploy correctly or could even break apart, which could increase the risk of serious injury. Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty head air bag inflator with a new one at no cost to you. You'll get a notification when the repair is ready, and you should schedule it as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible to ensure your safety. This timing describes the original 2020 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
What is the AIR BAGS recall for the 2017 BMW 5 Series? (Campaign #16V914000)
The seat-mounted air bag in your vehicle is designed to deploy in a crash to protect you from injury. In some models, the component that ignites the air bag could fail to work properly, preventing the air bag from deploying when needed. If this happens, the seat-mounted air bag won't inflate, leaving you more exposed to injury during a crash. This increases the risk of serious harm to your head, neck, or body. Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty air bag module with a new, reliable one at no cost to you. You'll be notified when the repair is ready, and they'll take care of it for free.
