Is the 2003 BMW X5 safe to drive?

The 2003 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 17V047000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

What Happened

The air bag module in your vehicle is a critical safety device that deploys in a crash to protect you. In some cases, the air bag inflator in this module can degrade over time, especially in certain conditions, and rupture in a crash.

Risk if Unfixed

If the air bag inflator ruptures in a crash, metal fragments could hit you or other passengers, causing serious injury or even death.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your BMW dealer will inspect the air bag module and replace it with a new one, free of charge. Do not drive your vehicle until this repair is done. You'll be notified when it's time to schedule the repair, and you should follow the instructions carefully.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #17V047000. 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 17V047000

What This Recall Means

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?