The driver's air bag in your vehicle is a crucial safety feature that deploys to protect you in case of a crash. In some affected models, the air bag's inflator could have a manufacturing defect that makes it prone to explosion.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator explodes during deployment, it could send sharp metal fragments flying towards you or other passengers, putting you at risk of serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty driver's front air bag with a new, safer one at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice, and call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 for more information.
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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.
The air bag in front of you is a safety device that inflates in a crash to protect you. In some 2012-2013 BMW X3 and M6 models, the air bag's metal casing might not be properly secured.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag deploys in a crash, the metal casing could break loose and hit you, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty air bag with a new one, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, and M6 Convertible vehicles and 2013 M6 Coupe vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver's frontal air bag inflator that may have been improperly welded.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator housing could separate from the base plate and result in metal striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's front air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
A critical part of your air bag system is the tear seam on your instrument panel. In some 2013 X3 models, this seam wasn't made correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash, your air bag might not work as it should. This could leave you more vulnerable to injury. Shrapnel from the air bag could also hit you or other passengers.
Free Fix
BMW will replace the faulty instrument panel for free. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 X3 xDrive 28i/35i vehicles manufactured February 11, 2013, through February 27, 2013. Due to a production process error, the tear seam on the instrument panel was not manufactured correctly.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash, the air bag could improperly deploy, thereby reducing the effectiveness of the air bag's protection and increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger. In addition, parts or fragments from the air bag system could strike and injure the front passenger or other vehicle occupants.
Original — Remedy
BMW has notified owners and dealers will replace the instrument panel, free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2013. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.