# BMW of North America, LLC: Driver's Side Front Air Bag Inflator May Explode (25V748000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 75/100

| 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. |

## Why this score
- NHTSA do-not-drive warning.
- Safety-critical component (air bags).
- 5,361 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V748000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.