BMW Recalls

Airbag issue prompts recall of 5,000 BMW xDrive vehicles

The airbag inflators may rupture

BMW of North America is recalling 5,761 of the following vehicles:

The head airbag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator rupture.

An inflator that ruptures may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Additionally, an inflator that leaks gas may only partially inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Dealers will replace the head airbags, free ...