Product description
Model Years 2000-2002
(Only steering wheel variants Sport and M Sport SA0255 or SA0710)
CPA No: 11150
BMW 3 Series E46
Model Years 2000 & 2001
(All steering wheel variants)
CPA No: 13175
BMW X5 E53
Model Years 2000-2003
(Only steering wheel variants Sport and M Sport SA0255 or SA0710)
CPA: 25512
Driver side front airbag inflators
16 518 affected vehicles
See a list of details to help identify the product.
Reason the product is recalled
Airbag inflator: As it gets older, a combination of high temperatures and humidity can cause the airbag inflator propellant to degrade. If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision triggering the airbag, the metal inflator housing may explode/rupture under too much internal pressure.
The hazards to consumers
What consumers should do
Known owners will be contacted by BMW Australia or a BMW dealer.
Owners of affected vehicles should contact their local BMW dealership or BMW Australia’s Takata Hotline directly on 1800 243 675. Affected owners can also utilise the website https://www.recall.bmw.com.au or email info@bmw.com.au to arrange for the driver’s airbag to be inspected and receive a replacement airbag inflator free of charge if required.
Consumers who are unsure whether they are affected can also use BMW's VIN look-up tool https://www.bmw.com.au/ or contact BMW Takata Hotline directly on 1800 243 675, or contact their preferred BMW dealer.
Alternatively, consumers can use their registration plate number to check if their vehicle is affected by going to http://www.ismyairbagsafe.com.au
We also recommend you visit https://www.productsafety.gov.au/newsletter/subscribe to subscribe to receive updates about current and future recalls as they are published.
Further information for consumers is available at: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls/compulsory-takata-airbag-recall
Details to help identify the product.
Supplier running the recall
Who sold the product
Identifying product features
Dates available for sale
Where the product was sold
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2017/15881 when contacting a regulator about this recall.
Recall and remedy questions
Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:
- a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
- concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.
