BMW — recall

Automotive · United States · 2025-10-31

宝马 X5 vehicles may have a sport steering wheel with a Takata airbag inflator

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-10-31
Manufacturer	BMW of North America, LLC
Models affected	X5
Model year	2000-2001
Units affected	5361
Defect	BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 X5 vehicles that may be equipped with a sport steering wheel containing a Takata PSDI-4 air bag inflator. The inflator may explode during deployment due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling._x000D_ An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Component	AIR BAGS
Remedy	Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's front air bag, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 23, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 23, 2025. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 19V015.
Recall number	25V748000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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