Air Bag Defect

X3 Man · 10-21-2014, 08:25 AM

According to an article in today's NYT there is a defect in air bags made by Takata. It appears this affects models produced by Toyota and Honda but the article also mentions that this may affect other manufacturers, including BMW. I just purchased a new X3 in August and am looking to see if there is any information about whether the article is accurate regarding BMW and, if so, which models are affected. Link to the article below:

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/21/bu...=top-news&_r=0

X3 Man · 10-21-2014, 10:10 AM

Found it - fortunately does not affect any X3 model years. Affected models and years below. Source is National Highway Transportation Safety Board:

BMW: (573,935 vehicles)
2000 – 2005 3 Series Sedan
2000 – 2006 3 Series Coupe
2000 – 2005 3 Series Sports Wagon
2000 – 2006 3 Series Convertible
2001 – 2006 M3 Coupe
2001 – 2006 M3 Convertible

n55x3 · 10-21-2014, 12:11 PM

Our 2011 X3 35i just got an airbag recall notice in the mail. Actually have the VANOS apt next Tuesday so I'll get airbag recall details then. Might just be a coincidence, who knows.

Want the thrill · 10-21-2014, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by n55x3

Our 2011 X3 35i just got an airbag recall notice in the mail. Actually have the VANOS apt next Tuesday so I'll get airbag recall details then. Might just be a coincidence, who knows.

What build month was yours?

Ccjung · 10-21-2014, 08:39 PM

Please let us know build date as well.

n55x3 · 10-22-2014, 06:55 AM

Build date was middle to last week in March 2011 I believe. We did a PCD pickup first week of April. I'll try to find exact build week when I get home tonight.

fjrmann · 10-22-2014, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by n55x3

Build date was middle to last week in March 2011 I believe. We did a PCD pickup first week of April. I'll try to find exact build week when I get home tonight.

putting the last 7 digits of your VIN on http://www.bmwvin.com/

will show Prod.date 2011-03-08, which is when my '11 x3 was built.

n55x3 · 10-23-2014, 06:46 AM

3/24/2011 build date.

Pic below shows the recall card we received. I also find it odd that with all the publicity and 'up to date' lists there is no mention of any F25 associated with the recall. It's possible this is completely unrelated.

n55x3 · 10-28-2014, 09:05 AM

On follow up, no air bag recall for our 2011 X3. Took it in this morning and the adviser said they were printing the air bag recall on all recall notices so all customers would call in and ask if it's applicable.

Seems very odd to me but that's the scoop.

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X3 Man Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW X3 xDrive28i Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Trumbull, CT iTrader: (0)	Found it - fortunately does not affect any X3 model years. Affected models and years below. Source is National Highway Transportation Safety Board: BMW: (573,935 vehicles) 2000 – 2005 3 Series Sedan 2000 – 2006 3 Series Coupe 2000 – 2005 3 Series Sports Wagon 2000 – 2006 3 Series Convertible 2001 – 2006 M3 Coupe 2001 – 2006 M3 Convertible __________________ 2015 BMW F25 X3 xDrive28i Mineral White Metallic, Saddle Brown Nevada Leather, Cold Weather Package, Driver Assistance Package, Premium Package, Technology Package.
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n55x3 Captain 72 Rep 876 Posts Drives: n55 BMWs Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: us - ohio iTrader: (0)	Our 2011 X3 35i just got an airbag recall notice in the mail. Actually have the VANOS apt next Tuesday so I'll get airbag recall details then. Might just be a coincidence, who knows.
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Ccjung New Member 1 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 2011 X3 xDrive 35i M Sport Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Newbury Park iTrader: (0)	Please let us know build date as well.
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n55x3 Captain 72 Rep 876 Posts Drives: n55 BMWs Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: us - ohio iTrader: (0)	Build date was middle to last week in March 2011 I believe. We did a PCD pickup first week of April. I'll try to find exact build week when I get home tonight.
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10-23-2014, 06:46 AM	#8
n55x3 Captain 72 Rep 876 Posts Drives: n55 BMWs Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: us - ohio iTrader: (0)	3/24/2011 build date. Pic below shows the recall card we received. I also find it odd that with all the publicity and 'up to date' lists there is no mention of any F25 associated with the recall. It's possible this is completely unrelated. Attached Images
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10-28-2014, 09:05 AM	#9
n55x3 Captain 72 Rep 876 Posts Drives: n55 BMWs Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: us - ohio iTrader: (0)	On follow up, no air bag recall for our 2011 X3. Took it in this morning and the adviser said they were printing the air bag recall on all recall notices so all customers would call in and ask if it's applicable. Seems very odd to me but that's the scoop.
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