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Takata Recall: BMW X5
BMW X5: named in 9 Takata recall campaigns with build periods between 01/1999 and 06/2018. Only a VIN check with the manufacturer confirms whether your vehicle is affected.
Recall campaigns and build periods
Build period of the model (approximation by year, based on manufacturer statements): from 1999. Campaign-wide periods are limited to it; model year is not the first registration.
- 01/2016–12/2017 1 to 6 Series, X1 to X6 – inflator (2016–2017) · KBA 14133R · Campaign-wide period – exact scope via VIN
- 03/2003–06/2018 1 to 6 Series, X1, X3, X5, X6 – only vehicles with a converted steering wheel · KBA 14056R · Campaign-wide period – exact scope via VIN · Condition: vehicles with a converted steering wheel
- 05/2007–12/2016 1 to 6 Series, X3, X5, X6 – only vehicles with a converted steering wheel (2007–2016) · KBA 15775R · Campaign-wide period – exact scope via VIN · Condition: vehicles with a converted steering wheel
- 01/2006–12/2014 X5 and X6 – inflator · KBA 12800 · Campaign-wide period – exact scope via VIN
- 01/2012–12/2015 1 to 6 Series, X1, X3 to X6 – inflator (2012–2015) · KBA 12378 · Campaign-wide period – exact scope via VIN
- 09/2012–08/2014 Several models – driver airbag, Takata inflator (code 0032490300, 0032590300) · KBA 13367 · Campaign-wide period – exact scope via VIN
- 01/2000–12/2004 X5 and 5er – driver airbag, Takata inflator (code 0032790200) · KBA 8555Restriction according to the KBA: The recall concerns vehicles that may have been fitted with an affected airbag as a result of a steering-wheel conversion. · Campaign-wide period – exact scope via VIN · Condition: vehicles with a converted steering wheel
- 01/1999–12/2003 3er, X5 and 5er – driver airbag, Takata inflator, later-fitted modules only (code 0032480200) · KBA 6748 · Campaign-wide period – exact scope via VIN
- 01/2002–12/2006 3er, X5 and 5er – driver airbag, Takata inflator (code 0032260200, 0032390200) · KBA 5545 · Campaign-wide period – exact scope via VIN
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Questions about the BMW X5
Is my BMW X5 affected by the Takata recall?
According to our research, the BMW X5 is named in 9 Takata recall campaigns (build periods 01/1999 to 06/2018), including KBA 14133R, 14056R, 15775R and 6 more. The periods apply to each campaign as a whole; conditions and conflicting sources are marked in the list above. Only a VIN check with the manufacturer tells you whether your vehicle is actually affected.
What happens in the recall of the BMW X5?
The affected airbag or inflator is replaced free of charge at an authorised workshop.
Can I still drive my BMW X5?
Book a workshop appointment soon. If you have received a stop-drive notice, leave the car parked.
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