Is the 2001 BMW X5 safe to drive?

The 2001 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 25V748000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

What Happened

The air bag on your driver's side is a safety feature that inflates in the event of a crash. If your X5's steering wheel has this air bag, it could be at risk of exploding.

Risk if Unfixed

If the air bag explodes, sharp metal fragments could fly towards you or your passengers, causing serious injury or even death.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your BMW dealer will inspect the air bag and replace it with a new, safer one at no cost to you. Do not drive your vehicle until the repair is complete. Schedule an appointment as soon as possible.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #25V748000. 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 25V748000

What This Recall Means

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?