Is the 2013 BMW 128i safe to drive?

The 2013 BMW 128i 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 16V071000

High Priority Plain English 2016-02-05

What This Recall Means

Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

What Happened

The driver's airbag in your vehicle is a critical safety device that deploys in a severe crash to protect you. The inflator module, a crucial part of this system, could fail and rupture when the airbag is deployed.

Risk if Unfixed

If this happens, metal fragments could fly towards you or other occupants, causing serious injury or even death. This is a life-threatening situation that demands immediate attention.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty airbag module or inflator with a safer one, free of charge. This repair is urgent, and you should schedule it as soon as possible once you receive the recall notice.

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #16V071000. 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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