BMW 2014 BMW X3 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2014 BMW X3
Brand
BMW
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2014
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2014 BMW X3 vehicles due to air bags:frontal issues. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014 X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, X5 sDrive35i, X5 xDrive35i, and 2015 X4 xDrive35i vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Dealers will replace the driver's front air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026