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 20V018000

High Priority Plain English 2020-01-15

What This Recall Means

Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

What Happened

The airbag in your passenger seat is a safety device that inflates in a crash to protect you. In some 2000-2006 BMW models, the airbag's explosive component could deteriorate over time, especially in humid or hot conditions.

Risk if Unfixed

If the airbag inflator explodes, it could send sharp metal fragments flying towards you or your passengers, causing serious injury or even death.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a new, safe one, at no cost to you. They'll notify you when the replacement is available, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible.

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #20V018000. 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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