BMW 5 SERIES, X5, 3 SERIES recall: Potential rupture of driver front air bag inflator
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The front drivers air bag may not deploy correctly on activation.
- What to do
- Contact a BMW dealer to book the free repair. Check and replace the drivers front air bag if required.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
The front drivers air bag may not deploy correctly on activation.
The fix
Check and replace the drivers front air bag if required.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 SERIES | 1 Oct 2003 | 19 Dec 2003 | 195 |
| X5 | 22 Dec 1999 | 29 Mar 2000 | 9 |
| 5 SERIES | 1 Sep 2000 | 25 Sep 2003 | 24,785 |
| X5 | 3 Apr 2000 | 23 Sep 2003 | 2,494 |
| 3 SERIES | 28 Sep 1999 | 29 Dec 2001 | 6,927 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 22 March 2019. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.