BMW has issued a recall affecting 1,145 of its 3 Series to X5 models produced between 2013 and 2015 due to potentially faulty driver’s airbag inflators.
These inflators, manufactured by Takata, were found to have production defects that could lead to their rupture during deployment, posing a serious injury risk to occupants.
The recall, unrelated to previous Takata issues linked to high humidity, involves replacing the driver’s airbag module at no cost. BMW owners can check if their vehicle is affected by entering their VIN on the automaker’s recall portal.
A recall encompassing a broad range of BMW models, from the 2013 X3 to the 2015 3 Series, has been issued. The affected vehicles, including various 3, 4, 5, and 6 Series models, as well as select X5 units, were produced between September 2012 and August 2014.
This recall marks a stark contrast to BMW’s current focus on plug-in hybrids, a strategy adopted in the wake of the Dieselgate scandal.
Models like the X5 xDrive50e, 750e xDrive, and the high-performance XM exemplify this shift, with the latter boasting an impressive 738 horsepower and commanding a premium price tag of $185,000.
