Products Liability Law Daily Wrap Up, NHTSA NEWS—MOTOR VEHICLES—BMW recalls over 5K vehicles due to possible air bag inflator explosion, (Nov 12, 2025)
Organizations Mentioned:BMW of North America, LLC
By Joe Cox, J.D.
Dealers will inspect and replace the driver’s front air bag as necessary.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling approximately 5,361 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. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. Note: This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 19V015 (NHTSA Recall Notice, No. 25V748, Report receipt date: Oct. 31, 2025).
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.
Contact information. 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.
Companies: BMW of North America, LLC
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