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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 03V421📅 Oct 30, 2003

2001 BMW 525I & 2001 BMW 525IA + 8 more recall: airbag

⚠️ What's wrong

On certain passenger vehicles, a microprocessor in the air bag control module, which activates the front air bags, the side air bags, the front seat safety belt pretensioners, and the battery safety terminal, may have a malfunction that could lead to an unintended activation of one or more of these components.

💥 The risk

Unexpected deployment of the air bag(s) could cause serious injury if an occupant is too close to the deploying air bag(s). In addition, the battery safety terminal may also be activated. If that happens, the starter cable would become disconnected from the battery, and the engine could not be restarted.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will replace the air bag control module. Owner notification began NOVEMBER10, 2003. Owners should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
03V421000
Manufacturer
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Vehicles affected
23,000
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Owner phone
1-800-831-1117
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 10, 2003
Built
Jan 1, 2001 – Aug 31, 2001
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 03V421 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 03V421?

2001 BMW 525I & 2001 BMW 525IA + 8 more. 23,000 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized BMW dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-831-1117.