26Affected configurations shown230,117Potential units affected24.7%Latest completion context
What can happen
Safety consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
What fixes it
Official remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver side air bag module, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall lifecycle
Repair completion history
Campaign-level completion reporting. This does not determine whether a particular VIN has been repaired.
2017-1
0.0%
2017-2
0.0%
2017-3
0.0%
2017-4
0.0%
2018-1
0.0%
2018-2
0.0%
Affected vehicles
Vehicle configurations connected to 17V047000
2003 BMW X5Open vehicle record →2002 BMW M3Open vehicle record →2002 BMW M5Open vehicle record →2002 BMW 325Open vehicle record →2002 BMW 530Open vehicle record →2002 BMW X5Open vehicle record →2002 BMW 323Open vehicle record →2002 BMW 330Open vehicle record →2002 BMW 525Open vehicle record →2002 BMW 540Open vehicle record →2002 BMW 320Open vehicle record →2001 BMW 320Open vehicle record →2001 BMW 325Open vehicle record →2001 BMW 525Open vehicle record →2001 BMW 530Open vehicle record →2001 BMW 540Open vehicle record →2001 BMW M3Open vehicle record →2001 BMW X5Open vehicle record →2001 BMW M5Open vehicle record →2001 BMW 330Open vehicle record →2001 BMW 323Open vehicle record →2000 BMW M3Open vehicle record →2000 BMW 320Open vehicle record →2000 BMW 325Open vehicle record →2000 BMW 323Open vehicle record →2000 BMW 330Open vehicle record →
Owner action
Campaign pages describe the public recall record. To determine whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall, use your VIN and verify the current status through NHTSA.