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2014 BMW 5 Series AIR BAGS Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: High Priority

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AIR BAGS Safety Recalls

High Priority #24V527000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The driver's air bag in your vehicle is a critical safety device designed to inflate in a crash. Unfortunately, a defect in the inflator module could cause it to malfunction and explode.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments could fly towards you or your passengers, causing serious injury or even death. This is a life-threatening situation that could occur in a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty driver's front air bag with a new one, completely free of charge. This repair will be done as after confirming availability with your dealer as you schedule it, following the recall notice you should have received on September 6, 2024. This timing describes the original 2024 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 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe, 2014 4 Series Convertible, 2014 3 Series Gran Turismo, and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Original — Remedy
The driver's front air bag will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Other BMW 5 Series 2014 Recalls

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2 recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2 recalls
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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
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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2003 HONDA Odyssey
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2004 HONDA Accord
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2005 HONDA Accord
66 AIR BAGS recalls
2003 ACURA MDX
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2014 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:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE recall for the 2014 BMW 5 Series? (Campaign #24V527000)

The driver's air bag in your vehicle is a critical safety device designed to inflate in a crash. Unfortunately, a defect in the inflator module could cause it to malfunction and explode. If the air bag inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments could fly towards you or your passengers, causing serious injury or even death. This is a life-threatening situation that could occur in a crash. Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty driver's front air bag with a new one, completely free of charge. This repair will be done as after confirming availability with your dealer as you schedule it, following the recall notice you should have received on September 6, 2024. This timing describes the original 2024 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.