BMW X5 2014: AIR BAGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V147000

Make Model Year
BMW X5 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-06-24 2015-03-13 2015-03-13

Production Dates: 2013-08-28 - 2015-02-16

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: AIR BAGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 46

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC "BMW" is recalling certain model year 2015 BMW X5 xDrive 35d Sports Activity Vehicles "SAV" manufactured August 19, 2014, to February 16, 2015, and 2014-2015 BMW X5 xDrive 35i, X5 sDrive 35i, X5 xDrive 50i, Sports Activity Vehicles "SAV" manufactured August 28, 2013, to February 16, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the Head Protection System "HPS" air bag may not be securely connected to the air bag inflator gas generator.

Consequence

Without a secure connection to the inflator, the HPS air bags may have insufficient inflation during a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Head Protection System, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2015. 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.