Takata Airbag Safety Recall
The models listed below are equipped with certain driver’s front airbag inflators manufactured by Takata. In the interest of customer safety, BMW of North America has proactively issued an immediate Do Not Drive warning for the following models:
- Model Year 2000-2006 BMW 3 Series (E46), including the M3
- Model Year 2000-2003 BMW 5 Series (E39), including the M5
- Model Year 2000-2004 BMW X5s (E53)
- Model Year 2005-2013 BMW 3 Series (E90, E91, E92, E93)
- Model Year 2008-2013 BMW 1 Series (E82, E88)
- Model Year 2012-2015 BMW X1s (E84)
- Model Year 2007-2010 BMW X3s (E83)
- Model Year 2007-2014 BMW X5/6 (E70, E71, E72)
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Your Vehicle May Be Affected
Recently, vehicles from 19 different automakers were recalled to replace driver and passenger airbags made by auto parts supplier Takata that may explode and cause serious injury or death. Certain BMW models from 2000-2015 may be affected. If your vehicle is affected by this recall, we encourage you to take immediate action to have your FREE repair completed at your local BMW dealership. BMW is committed to addressing the needs and concerns of our customers affected by this industrywide issue.
Vehicles Under Recall
This table gives a general overview of the vehicles affected by the Takata Airbag Recall. If, based on this table, your vehicle is part of the airbag recall, please contact your authorized BMW dealership to discuss scheduling a repair. Use the dropdowns below to determine if your recall is currently in effect, and if not, when it begins.
If you cannot find your Model/Model Year, your vehicle is not involved in the Takata Airbag Inflator Safety Recall at this time.
| Model | Model Year |
|---|---|
| 1 Series | 2008 - 2013 |
| 3 Series | 2000 - 2013 |
| 5 Series | 2000 - 2003 |
| X1 | 2013 - 2015 |
| X3 | 2007 - 2010 |
| X5 | 2000 - 2004 2007 - 2013 |
| X6 | 2008 - 2014 |
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Check Your VIN NowHow Different Areas Are Affected
The chemical compound (or "propellant") in the airbag may deteriorate over time. Temperature and humidity play a large role in how rapidly degradation occurs, as well as the age of the vehicle. Therefore, older vehicles and hotter, more humid areas are given higher priority in terms of when Takata airbag recall mailings are sent out.
States in Zone A are given top priority - unsafe propellant degradation may occur between 6 - 9 years.
States in Zone B are given second priority - unsafe propellant degradation may occur between 10 - 15 years.
States in Zone C are given final priority - unsafe propellant degradation may occur between 15 - 20 years.
