2007 Bmw X5 | 2008 Bmw X6 | 2011 Bmw X6 Activehybrid Sac | 2010 Bmw X6 Activehybrid Sac | 2009 Bmw X5 | 2009 Bmw X6 | 2008 Bmw X5 | 2010 Bmw X5 | 2010 Bmw X6 | 2011 Bmw X5 | 2011 Bmw X6 | 2012 Bmw X5 | 2012 Bmw X6 — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Published January 15, 2020 · Recall initiated: January 15, 2020
Summary
NHTSA records recall 20V016000, published January 15, 2020. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2007 Bmw X5 | 2008 Bmw X6 | 2011 Bmw X6 Activehybrid Sac | 2010 Bmw X6 Activehybrid Sac | 2009 Bmw X5 | 2009 Bmw X6 | 2008 Bmw X5 | 2010 Bmw X5 | 2010 Bmw X6 | 2011 Bmw X5 | 2011 Bmw X6 | 2012 Bmw X5 | 2012 Bmw X6 — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until this remedy is performed. 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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2007 BMW X5 | 2008 BMW X6 | 2011 BMW X6 ACTIVEHYBRID SAC | 2010 BMW X6 ACTIVEHYBRID SAC | 2009 BMW X5 | 2009 BMW X6 | 2008 BMW X5 | 2010 BMW X5 | 2010 BMW X6 | 2011 BMW X5 | 2011 BMW X6 | 2012 BMW X5 | 2012 BMW X6
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2007 Bmw X5 | 2008 Bmw X6 | 2011 Bmw X6 Activehybrid Sac | 2010 Bmw X6 Activehybrid Sac | 2009 Bmw X5 | 2009 Bmw X6 | 2008 Bmw X5 | 2010 Bmw X5 | 2010 Bmw X6 | 2011 Bmw X5 | 2011 Bmw X6 | 2012 Bmw X5 | 2012 Bmw X6 — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V016000 on January 15, 2020. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until this remedy is performed. 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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BMW. Model: X5.