2014–2015 BMW X3, BMW X4, BMW X5: Air Bags recall
NHTSA campaign 23V797000 · 486 units potentially affected · filed Nov 24, 2023
What's wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (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.
Why it matters
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
Dealers will replace the driver's front air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V797000
- Manufacturer no.
- —
- Manufacturer
- BMW OF North America, Llc
- Component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Units affected
- 486
- Report received
- Nov 24, 2023
- Owner letters
- Jan 19, 2024
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.