BMW Recalls 486 SUVs Over Faulty Takata Air Bag Inflators

The recall was triggered by a complaint of an air bag inflator explosion that injured a driver, raising concerns about the safety of 30 million Takata inflators under investigation.

BMW is recalling 486 X3, X4 and X5 SUVs from the 2014 model year in the U.S. due to faulty air bag inflators made by Takata Corp. of Japan.
The recall was triggered by a complaint in October where an air bag inflator in a 2014 X3 exploded in Chicago, sending a large piece of metal into the driver's lung and causing chest and shoulder injuries.
About 30 million Takata inflators are currently under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), most of which have not been recalled.
Takata's air bag inflators have been linked to at least 26 deaths in the U.S. and 30 worldwide since May 2009, in addition to about 400 injuries.
Owners of the recalled BMW vehicles will be notified by letter starting January 16, 2024, and dealers will replace the air bags at no cost.