Automotive recall

Transport Canada Recall - 2017034 - BMW

Brand(s)
Last updated

Summary

Product
Car recalled by BMW
Issue
Vehicle - Airbag
What to do

Affected products

2001 | BMW | 3 SERIES, 2001 | BMW | 5 SERIES, 2001 | BMW | X5, 2002 | BMW | 3 SERIES, 2002 | BMW | 5 SERIES, 2002 | BMW | X5, 2003 | BMW | X5

Issue

Issue: 2023 Update - BMW has updated this recall and issued a do not drive advisory for all vehicles that that not yet been repaired. This recall is for certain vehicles that had an airbag inflator replaced as a part of an earlier recall campaign. This recall provides a final repair. Long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the driver-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function. Safety Risk: If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: BMW advises not to drive your vehicle unless this recall repair has been completed. BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the driver-front airbag inflator. The driver-front airbag module or inflator will be replaced as necessary. To learn if your vehicle requires repair, owners may: • Visit https://www.bmw.ca/en/ssl/VehicleRecall.html • Contact your preferred or local BMW Retailer • Call BMW Customer Relations Recall Services at 1-855-217-3002

Additional information

Background
Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.
Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Automotive recall
Category
Vehicles - Car
Vehicles - SUV
Companies
Published by
Transport Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-68422
Transport Canada ID
2017034

Get notified

Receive notifications for new and updated recalls and alerts by category.

Subscribe