Vehicle recall 20V017000 · January 15, 2020
BMW 328i, 335i and 17 more models
These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive and M3, 2009-2011 335D, 2006-2012 325xi, 328i, 328xi and 328i xDrive, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 2007-2013 328i, 335i, 335is, M3 Coupes, X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d and 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles equipped with non-desiccated driver frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
- Consequence
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag. On X5 and X6 vehicles, only the inflator will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V017000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 15, 2020
- Filed by
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Owner notification
- March 11, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 59,965
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- BMW 1 Series M (2008-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
- BMW 128i (2008-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
- BMW 135i (2008-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
- BMW 325i (2006-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- BMW 325xi (2006-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- BMW 328i (2006-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- BMW 328xi (2006-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- BMW 330i (2006-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- BMW 330xi (2006-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- BMW 335d (2009-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009
- BMW 335i (2006-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- BMW 335is (2007-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
- BMW 335xi (2006-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- BMW M3 (2006-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- BMW X1 (2013-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013
- BMW X3 (2007-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
- BMW X5 (2007-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
- BMW X6 (2008-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
- BMW X6 Activehybrid SAC (2010-2011): 2011, 2010
Has your BMW been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A BMW dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.