BMW X5 and X6: Fault in the airbag’s gas generator

05/06/2023

BMW is recalling 391,274 vehicles of the X5, X5M, X6 and X6M model series built between 2006 and 2014 to workshops worldwide. The reason for the measure is a fault in the gas generator of the driver and passenger airbag, which can lead to uncontrolled deployment and the detachment of metal fragments when triggered.

Both the driver and passenger airbags are replaced in the workshop. The KBA investigates the measure under the reference number “012800” while the internal manufacturer codes are “0032430300” and “0072500200“.

Recall details

Make:	BMW
Model:	X5, X5M, X6 and X6M
Year of manufacture:	2006 – 2014
Production:	2006 – 2014
Extent:	391,274
Code:	0032430300, 0072500200

Source: KBA 012800 (Search Rückrufcode: 0032430300, 0072500200)

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