Takata Air Bag Recall Info: 2003-2004 X5s

[e30cabrio]

Thanks!

[Ricky Bobby]

Sooooo why is it 2003-2004 models with Sport wheels only?

2003 Sport Package has the round E46/E39 facelift airbag (which I have on mine)

2004 Sport Package has the oval shaped E53/E83 LCI M sport airbag, which would also be on 2005 and 2006 models.

2 different airbags, I'm confused.

[TiAgX5]

We'll have to wait and see how extensive the recall gets.

Takata made numerous airbag configurations.

[Joshdub]

That's a good question and it doesn't make any sense. I was wrong when I guessed about which bag itv would be, but I'm going to guess that they will add more years.

[Joshdub]

As of right now my VIN has an open safety recall for the driver side airbag. 2003 3.0i with sport steering wheel, Feb 2003 build date.

Recall Campaign No. 15V-318
DRIVER-SIDE FRONT AIR BAG
Status: Open
Remedy not yet available
Last Updated: June 1, 2015
DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEM
During air bag deployment in an accident, the driver-side front air bag module may produce excessive internal pressure that could cause the inflator to rupture.
SAFETY RISK
Inflator rupture could result in metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the driver or other vehicle occupants.
DESCRIPTION OF REPAIR
Your BMW center will replace the driver-side front air bag module.

Here is the BMW Safety Recall VIN checker
Owners Overview - Safety Recall - BMW North America

[EH6TunerDaniel]

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby

Sooooo why is it 2003-2004 models with Sport wheels only?

2003 Sport Package has the round E46/E39 facelift airbag (which I have on mine)

2004 Sport Package has the oval shaped E53/E83 LCI M sport airbag, which would also be on 2005 and 2006 models.

2 different airbags, I'm confused.

Same here, have sport package, but mines an 02. Guess I have to wait another year or so to be added to the list.

[edco]

FWIW - I got the recall for my wife's 04 325Ci vert. I took a ride over to Open Road BMW in Edison, NJ - didn't have an appointment, was done in about an hour. They had plenty of parts according to the service manager, but they are clearly staggering the dates...I think the next wave of notification will cover newer affected models.
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[Joshdub]

That is some hopeful news. I am going to call the dealer tomorrow. Luckily we have 3 large ones near by. My cousin has been waiting since about September for her Toyota. As of today her dealer still doesn't know when they'll have the parts.

[Ricky Bobby]

Originally Posted by edco

FWIW - I got the recall for my wife's 04 325Ci vert. I took a ride over to Open Road BMW in Edison, NJ - didn't have an appointment, was done in about an hour. They had plenty of parts according to the service manager, but they are clearly staggering the dates...I think the next wave of notification will cover newer affected models.
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Open Road in Edison is my favorite dealer, their parts pricing is ridiculously good.

[StephenVA]

My VINs do not show any active recalls as of today.

2002 M5
2005 X5 4.8is

As stated earlier, keep checking as this recall will expand...