Is the 2006 BMW M3 safe to drive?

The 2006 BMW M3 has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

Campaign 15V318000

High Priority Plain English 2015-05-28

What This Recall Means

Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

What Happened

The driver's side air bag in your vehicle is designed to inflate in a crash to protect you. In certain models, there's a risk that the air bag's inflator could get wet over time and rupture in a severe crash.

Risk if Unfixed

If this happens, the inflator could fail, sending sharp metal fragments into you or other passengers, causing serious injury or even death in the event of a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty driver air bag module at no cost to you. Do not drive your vehicle until the repair is done. They will notify you when the repair is ready, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #15V318000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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