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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16V071000

2011 Bmw 128i | 2009 Bmw X6 Sac | 2012 Bmw X6 Sac | 2008 Bmw X5 Sav | 2009 Bmw X5 Sav | 2012 Bmw 135i | 2012 Bmw 128i | 2008 Bmw 128i | 2010 Bmw 128i | 2008 Bmw 325 | 2013 Bmw 328 | 2012 Bmw 328 | 2009 Bmw 135i | 2009 Bmw 328 | 2007 Bmw 328 | 2006 Bmw 328 | 2010 Bmw 330 | 2009 Bmw 330 | 2008 Bmw 330 | 2006 Bmw 330 — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Published February 8, 2016 · Recall initiated: February 5, 2016

Summary

NHTSA records recall 16V071000, published February 8, 2016 and initiated February 5, 2016. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2011 Bmw 128i | 2009 Bmw X6 Sac | 2012 Bmw X6 Sac | 2008 Bmw X5 Sav | 2009 Bmw X5 Sav | 2012 Bmw 135i | 2012 Bmw 128i | 2008 Bmw 128i | 2010 Bmw 128i | 2008 Bmw 325 | 2013 Bmw 328 | 2012 Bmw 328 | 2009 Bmw 135i | 2009 Bmw 328 | 2007 Bmw 328 | 2006 Bmw 328 | 2010 Bmw 330 | 2009 Bmw 330 | 2008 Bmw 330 | 2006 Bmw 330 — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module.

What's the hazard

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive, 335is and M3 Coupes and Convertibles, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i SAVs, 2007-2010 X3 xDrive30i SAVs, 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M SAVs, 2009-2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d SAVs, 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M SACs, 2010-2011 BMW X6 xDrive50i SACs and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

What to do

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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Recall details

Brand
BMW
Model
128I
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Lot
2011 BMW 128I | 2009 BMW X6 SAC | 2012 BMW X6 SAC | 2008 BMW X5 SAV | 2009 BMW X5 SAV | 2012 BMW 135I | 2012 BMW 128I | 2008 BMW 128I | 2010 BMW 128I | 2008 BMW 325 | 2013 BMW 328 | 2012 BMW 328 | 2009 BMW 135I | 2009 BMW 328 | 2007 BMW 328 | 2006 BMW 328 | 2010 BMW 330 | 2009 BMW 330 | 2008 BMW 330 | 2006 BMW 330
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2011 Bmw 128i | 2009 Bmw X6 Sac | 2012 Bmw X6 Sac | 2008 Bmw X5 Sav | 2009 Bmw X5 Sav | 2012 Bmw 135i | 2012 Bmw 128i | 2008 Bmw 128i | 2010 Bmw 128i | 2008 Bmw 325 | 2013 Bmw 328 | 2012 Bmw 328 | 2009 Bmw 135i | 2009 Bmw 328 | 2007 Bmw 328 | 2006 Bmw 328 | 2010 Bmw 330 | 2009 Bmw 330 | 2008 Bmw 330 | 2006 Bmw 330 — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V071000 on February 8, 2016. Reported hazard: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive, 335is and M3 Coupes and Convertibles, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i SAVs, 2007-2010 X3 xDrive30i SAVs, 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M SAVs, 2009-2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d SAVs, 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M SACs, 2010-2011 BMW X6 xDrive50i SACs and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

What should I do if I have this product?

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BMW. Model: 128I.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)