Body, Interior & Misc.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Driver's frontal air bag inflators replaced during a previous recall program contain a propellant (phase stabilized ammonium nitrate - PSAN) that can cause the inflator to explode upon deployment when exposed to high temperatures, high humidity and high temperature cycling. Dealers will again replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with one of a revised design for X5 and X6 vehicles, and will replace the driver's air bag for the remainder of the vehicles in this program free of charge to resolve the concern.
Recall repairs on your BMW must be performed by a BMW dealership. BMW will notify known owners of affected vehicles beginning in March, 2020. If you do not receive a notification, but wish to check to see if your vehicle is included, please contact one of your local BMW dealerships. They will also check for any other incomplete recalls on your vehicle. For best results, be prepared to provide your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to the service department consultant you speak with.