Product description
BMW 5 Series E39, X5 and E53
Model Year 2000-2003
3 391 vehicles may be affected. Please note that vehicles may only be affected if a new steering wheel has been fitted in the life of the vehicle.
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Reason the product is recalled
Some vehicles may have received an affected Takata driver side airbag due to a steering wheel conversion during the life of the vehicle.
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
In the event that a defective airbag inflator ruptures, metal fragments may propel out through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality.
What consumers should do
Known owners will be contacted by BMW Australia Ltd or a BMW dealer.
Owners of affected vehicles should contact their local BMW dealership or BMW head office directly via the website at https://www.bmw.com.au/recall to arrange for a free airbag inspection. If a faulty airbag is found, it will be replaced free of charge.
Alternatively, consumers can use their registration plate number to check if their vehicle is affected by going to http://www.ismyairbagsafe.com.au
Consumers can locate their nearest BMW dealership at: https://www.bmw.com/en-au/fastlane/dealer-locator.html or contact the BMW Takata Hotline directly on 1800 243 675.
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
Authorised BMW Group Dealers
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 2019/17335 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.
