BMW X5 — recall

Automotive · Canada · 2025-10-31

BMW vehicles: Takata airbag in replacement steering wheel could rupture

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-10-31
Manufacturer	BMW
Models affected	X5
Model year	2000 2001
Units affected	637
Defect	This recall applies to vehicles that may be equipped with a replacement sport steering wheel that has a Takata airbag. Long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the driver-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function._x000D_ If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment,…
Component	Airbag
Remedy	To reduce the safety risk, BMW advises you not to drive the vehicle until the recall repairs have been completed. BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to contact a dealership to arrange for an inspection and, if necessary, replacement of the driver-front airbag module._x000D_ To learn if your vehicle is affected by this recall, owners may:_x000D_ • Visit https://www.bmw.ca/en/ssl/VehicleRecall.html_x000D_ • Contact your preferred or local BMW Retailer_x000D_ • Call BMW Customer Relations Recall Services at 1-855-217-3002
Recall number	2025-602
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	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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