2002 BMW 525 recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign since 2013 that include the 2002 BMW 525. The most recent was reported on January 20, 2017.

Safety flags1 campaign marked “do not drive”. Check your VIN and follow the notice.

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Recalls at a glance

Date	Campaign	Part	Vehicles
January 20, 2017	17V-047	Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module	230,117

Recall details

Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module Do not drive

January 20, 2017 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 17V-047

What is wrong: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 BMW 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 323Ci, 325Ci, 330Ci, M3, 323iT, 325iT and 325xiT vehicles, 2001-2002 525i, 530i, 540i, M5, 525iT and 540iT vehicles, and 2001-2003 X5 3.0i, X5 4.4i, and X5 4.6is vehicles. These vehicles may have had a driver-side air bag module installed as replacement equipment such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bag, or as a remedy part for a prior recall. These replacement modules contain an air bag inflator that may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to lower absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

The fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver side air bag module, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Other model years of the BMW 525

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 BMW 525 have recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign since 2013 that include the 2002 BMW 525, the most recent reported on January 20, 2017. A campaign covers only certain vehicles, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected.

What parts have been recalled on the 2002 BMW 525?

Air bags (1).

Are recall repairs free?

In 1 of the 1 campaign listed here, the remedy states that the repair is free of charge. Read the remedy in each recall for the details.

Should I stop driving my 2002 BMW 525?

NHTSA marked 1 campaign for this model year as “do not drive”. Open the recalls below, check your VIN and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.