Airbag recalls

[Ryan5034]

Wondering if anyone has been getting new airbags yet. Need to visit the BMW dealer for a driveshaft recall and I'm hoping to get both done at once. The dealer is 200miles for me.

Thanks!

[mleun481]

Last I heard, there is still a shortage and prioritizing high humidity states first. According to the repair letter, updated 9/16/16

http://www.bmwusa.com/standard/conte...eoverride=true

Q When are the repair parts expected to be available?
A limited number of final remedy desiccated driver’s front air bags started to arrive in August 2016.

[Ryan5034]

Thanks for the info. Since my dealer is in Minneapolis I assume it will be a while.

[badge1]

Originally Posted by Ryan5034

Thanks for the info. Since my dealer is in Minneapolis I assume it will be a while.

Probably better than being up in Saskatchewan!

[Poppyboy]

I called BMW NA last week and insisted that the replacement airbag be sent to my local stealership without delay. I received a message the next day that it is being sent, and that I can expect a call shortly to set up an appointment.

[Ryan5034]

Interesting. Where are you located?

[mleun481]

Originally Posted by Poppyboy

I called BMW NA last week and insisted that the replacement airbag be sent to my local stealership without delay. I received a message the next day that it is being sent, and that I can expect a call shortly to set up an appointment.

Nice. Keep us posted

[Poppyboy]

Location: Lincolnshire, IL

[smass]

The dealers are fixing their used car inventories first. It is just a temp fix with a new igniter of the same design as what we have now. Once the final new igniter design is approved, they will be changed a second time. This is for the drivers side. I am not sure what is going on with the passenger side.

[larryv]

I got my new airbag igniter about 3 months ago. i am in Calif. I was given a loaner and told not to drive the X5, maybe that put a rush on it.

[BrunoT]

Georgia, 2013, already done, but was the vehicle of a BMW employee at the time. Is the driveshaft an actual recall? I need to check on that.

[jiggz]

I got mine replaced 6 months ago. Located in Seattle, no humidity here.

[omasou]

Still waiting for mine in PA

[mleun481]

Just called BMW NA - they submitted a request for replacement to be shipped to my dealer. Supposedly takes 2 weeks to ship. Let's see how long this really takes.

[smass]

Originally Posted by mleun481

Just called BMW NA - they submitted a request for replacement to be shipped to my dealer. Supposedly takes 2 weeks to ship. Let's see how long this really takes.

Nothing personal but why is BMW fixing a 2013 in NY when they still have much older models in FL to do? This completely contradicts what the letter says.

[mleun481]

You are correct. It does contradict the letter. But, after hearing others having success by contacting BMW NA, I gave it a shot. Have you tried calling?

[tcappetti]

So, What's the number for BMW NA ?

[jiggz]

Originally Posted by tcappetti

So, What's the number for BMW NA ?

http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Content/ContactUs/

[ntailor]

Originally Posted by omasou

Still waiting for mine in PA

same here.. PA

received letter months ago

[LastLong]

Still waiting for mine too in CAN

[smass]

Originally Posted by mleun481

You are correct. It does contradict the letter. But, after hearing others having success by contacting BMW NA, I gave it a shot. Have you tried calling?

I emailed BMW NA. I think they are ordering my parts now. They appear to be following the squeaky wheel approach with this.

[mleun481]

Just got a call from my dealer - airbag replacement arrived. Bringing the car in tomorrow. I just called them 3 days ago so I'm pretty pleasantly surprised with the quick turnaround.