BMW 1 Series M, 128I, 135I, 325I and 15 more (2006-2015): Air bags
Recall 20V017000 · Jan 15, 2020 · BMW of North America, LLC
59,965
vehicles affected
59,965
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V017000
- Date
- Jan 15, 2020
- Maker
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 59,965
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Air bags > Frontal > Driver side > Inflator module
- Model years
- 2006-2015
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive and M3, 2009-2011 335D, 2006-2012 325xi, 328i, 328xi and 328i xDrive, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 2007-2013 328i, 335i, 335is, M3 Coupes, X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d and 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles equipped with non-desiccated driver frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) 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 can happen
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag. On X5 and X6 vehicles, only the inflator will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicles covered
19 models, 113 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | 128I | 2008-2013 |
| BMW | 135I | 2008-2013 |
| BMW | 1 Series M | 2008-2013 |
| BMW | 325I | 2006-2011 |
| BMW | 325XI | 2006-2012 |
| BMW | 328I | 2006-2013 |
| BMW | 328XI | 2006-2012 |
| BMW | 330I | 2006-2011 |
| BMW | 330XI | 2006-2011 |
| BMW | 335D | 2009-2011 |
| BMW | 335I | 2006-2013 |
| BMW | 335IS | 2007-2013 |
| BMW | 335XI | 2006-2011 |
| BMW | M3 | 2006-2013 |
| BMW | X1 | 2013-2015 |
| BMW | X3 | 2007-2010 |
| BMW | X5 | 2007-2013 |
| BMW | X6 | 2008-2014 |
| BMW | X6 Activehybrid Sac | 2010-2011 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V017000?
19 models: BMW 128I (2008-2013), BMW 135I (2008-2013), BMW 1 Series M (2008-2013) and 16 more, about 59,965 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20V017000?
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag. On X5 and X6 vehicles, only the inflator will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
What can happen?
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.