Campaign 24V-527

Driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect

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Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe, 2014 4 Series Convertible, 2014 3 Series Gran Turismo, and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.

Remedy

The driver's front air bag will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2024. 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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 24V527000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

16 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about airbags on these vehicles: 63, of which 21 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 24V-527
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
BMW320I2014 to 20156
BMW328D20141
BMW328I2014 to 201517
BMW335I2014 to 20153
BMW428I2014 to 20157
BMW435I20141
BMW528I20142
BMW535D20140
BMW535I20141
BMW550I20142
BMW640I20150
BMW650I20150
BMWActive Hybrid 520140
BMWM420140
BMWX32013 to 201417
BMWX520146
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.