Is the 2015 BMW X5 safe to drive?

The 2015 BMW X5 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.

NHTSA Campaign 16V683000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

What Happened

Your vehicle has a driver's side airbag that might not deploy properly in a crash. The inflator that makes the airbag work could be faulty, which is a critical safety issue.

Risk if Unfixed

If your airbag doesn't deploy correctly in a crash, a piece of metal could hit you or your passenger, leading to serious injury or even death.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty airbag with a new one, at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #16V683000. 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.

Campaign 16V683000

What This Recall Means

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?