BMW of North America, LLC: Driver's Side Front Air Bag Inflator May Explode (25V748000)
BMW of North America, LLC: Driver's Side Front Air Bag Inflator May Explode (25V748000). Its units affected of 5,361 is above the median of 533 (71st percentile). Dated 370 days ago, it serves as a historical benchmark. Score 75/100. As of 2026-11-04, from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov.
Data as of · Compiled by Zalwin from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
units affected: 5,361 · 71th percentile of 875 NhtsaRecallPulse records · 10.1x the median
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Subject | Driver's Side Front Air Bag Inflator May Explode |
| NHTSA ID | 25V748000 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Units potentially affected | 5361 |
| Do not drive | Yes |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 X5 vehicles that may be equipped with a sport steering wheel containing a Takata PSDI-4 air bag inflator. The inflator may explode during deployment due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature, and temperature cycling. |
| Consequence | An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. |
| Remedy | Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's front air bag, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 23, 2025. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 19V015. |
| units affected percentile | 71th of 875 (median 533, 10.1x median) |
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- Source agency: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
- Record date: 2025-10-31
- Data refreshed: 2026-11-04
- Refunds on request within 14 days
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LIVE PUBLIC DATA Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov · Last refreshed: Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:12:01 GMT
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Peer benchmark and outreach value: BMW of North America, LLC and 786 Vehicle peers
- Vehicle NhtsaRecallPulse records like this one: 786
- BMW of North America, LLC's units affected: 71st percentile of 875 records
- Timing: Low: older than 30 days
- Estimated pipeline if you contact every Vehicle peer: $157,200 (peers × rate × deal size; an estimate from your assumptions, not a forecast)
75 / 100 Recall Urgency Score
- NHTSA do-not-drive warning.
- Safety-critical component (air bags).
- 5,361 units affected.
What is the NhtsaRecallPulse record for BMW of North America, LLC?
BMW of North America, LLC recall 25V748000: Driver's Side Front Air Bag Inflator May Explode, 5,361 units.
How does BMW of North America, LLC compare to other NhtsaRecallPulse records?
Its units affected of 5,361 sits in the upper half (71th percentile) of 875 records; the median is 533. It is 370 days old; check the official source for later updates before acting. Its Recall Urgency Score of 75/100 puts it among the stronger signals in this feed.
BMW of North America, LLC vs. top 3 peers
| Organization | Location | Amount | Percentile | Record date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW of North America, LLC | Vehicle | 5,361 | 71st | 2025-10-31 |
| General Motors, LLC | Vehicle | 1,559 | 60th | 2026-09-24 |
| Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) | Vehicle | 5 | 5th | 2026-09-29 |
| Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | Vehicle | 15,264 | 79th | 2026-03-24 |
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