2001 Bmw X5 | 2000 Bmw X5 — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Published November 3, 2025 · Recall initiated: October 31, 2025
Summary
NHTSA records recall 25V748000, published November 3, 2025 and initiated October 31, 2025. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2001 Bmw X5 | 2000 Bmw X5 — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module.
What's the hazard
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 X5 vehicles that may be equipped with a sport steering wheel containing a Takata PSDI-4 air bag inflator. The inflator may explode during deployment due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature, and temperature cycling.
What to do
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's front air bag, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 23, 2025. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 19V015.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2001 BMW X5 | 2000 BMW X5
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2001 Bmw X5 | 2000 Bmw X5 — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 25V748000 on November 3, 2025. Reported hazard: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 X5 vehicles that may be equipped with a sport steering wheel containing a Takata PSDI-4 air bag inflator. The inflator may explode during deployment due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature, and temperature cycling.
What should I do if I have this product?
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's front air bag, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 23, 2025. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 19V015.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BMW. Model: X5.