United States2000–2001 BMW X5 vehicles equipped with a sport steering wheel containing a Takata PSDI-4 driver’s front air bag inflator are affected; you can recognize affected vehicles by the model years and the sport steering wheel with the Takata PSDI-4 inflator. The inflator may explode during deployment due to propellant degradation after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature, and temperature cycling, potentially sending sharp metal fragments that can cause serious injury or death. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is complete; dealers will inspect and replace the driver’s front air bag free of charge, owner letters were mailed December 29, 2025, and BMW can be reached at 1-800-525-7417.
What's being recalled
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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 25V748000
The hazard
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
What to do
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's front air bag, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 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.
The official notice
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