BMW X5 2011: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V016000

Make Model Year
BMW X5 2011
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-03-11 2020-01-15 2020-01-15

Production Dates: 2010-04-01 - 2010-05-08

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4007

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC "BMW" is recalling certain 2009-2012 X5 xDrive35d, 2008-2012 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M, 2007-2012 X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M and 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid vehicles equipped with non-desiccated, passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate "PSPI-2" propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger front air bag, free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.