NHTSA Campaign 20V017000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC.
NHTSA campaign 20V017000 covers 34 vehicles and concerns the air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- The fix
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by 20V017000 (34)
Bmw (34)
- 2011 Bmw 128i
- 2012 Bmw 128i
- 2013 Bmw 128i
- 2011 Bmw 135i
- 2012 Bmw 135i
- 2013 Bmw 135i
- 2011 Bmw 325i
- 2011 Bmw 328i
- 2012 Bmw 328i
- 2013 Bmw 328i
- 2011 Bmw 335d
- 2011 Bmw 335i
- 2012 Bmw 335i
- 2013 Bmw 335i
- 2013 Bmw 335is
- 2006 Bmw M3
- 2008 Bmw M3
- 2009 Bmw M3
- 2010 Bmw M3
- 2011 Bmw M3
- 2012 Bmw M3
- 2013 Bmw M3
- 2007 Bmw X3
- 2008 Bmw X3
- 2009 Bmw X3
- 2010 Bmw X3
- 2007 Bmw X5
- 2008 Bmw X5
- 2009 Bmw X5
- 2010 Bmw X5
- 2011 Bmw X5
- 2008 Bmw X6
- 2009 Bmw X6
- 2010 Bmw X6
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 20V017000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.