BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2014 X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, X5 sDrive35i, X5 xDrive35i, and 2015 X4 xDrive35i vehicles. The driver’s air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
BMW of North America – Driver’s Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Affected models: BMW X3, BMW X4, BMW X5
| Report Received Date | 20231124 |
| NHTSA ID | 23V797000 |
| Consequence Summary | An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. |
| Corrective Action | Dealers will replace the driver's front air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 16, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 486 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V797000) |
What the owner should do?
You can check if your specific car is affected by a recall by entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the NHTSA website. The VIN is a unique code that identifies your vehicle and can be found on your car's registration, insurance documents, or near the base of the windshield on the driver's side.
If the recall involves your car, you should make immediate contact with a dealer or workshop that’s been officially authorised to perform repairs on behalf of the manufacturer and ask for the details.
This notification is purely informative for the vehicle type you have selected. As these deficiencies often relate to specific components (engine type, bodywork, equipment), the recall may not apply to all vehicles of this type. For more detailed information on possible recalls for your vehicle, please contact an authorised workshop.
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