BMW 128I, X6 Sac +11 more: Air bags — inflator module

Affects BMW 128I, X6 Sac, X5 Sav, 135I, 325, 328, 330, 335, 1 Series M, M3, X1 Sav, X3 Sav, X6 Activehybrid Sac · 2006–2015 — about 840K vehicles.

The hazard

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 to do

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational