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Service bulletin B080119

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10154816
Published by NHTSA2019-03-18
Manufacturer's numberB080119
Manufacturer's date2018-02-01
NHTSA componentAIR BAGS

NHTSA's summary

In an effort to improve the completion rate on Takata air bag recall affected vehicles; BMW NA has expanded the BMW Ultimate Rewards platform to include a new Recall Support page. This page will allow IRFs to check their customers VINs for open Takata recalls; and get rewarded for helping us with completing repairs.

The document

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.

Components

Air bags

Vehicles listed
BMW 1 SERIES2011
BMW 1 SERIES M2011
BMW 128I2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
BMW 128I US2009 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
BMW 128I US2011 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
BMW 135I2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
BMW 135I US2011 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
BMW 323CI2000
BMW 323I1999, 2000
BMW 325CI2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
BMW 325I2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
BMW 325IT2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
BMW 325XI2001
BMW 325XI2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
BMW 325XIT2002, 2003, 2004 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
BMW 328CI2000
BMW 328I1999, 2000
BMW 328I2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
BMW 328XI2007, 2008
BMW 330CI2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
BMW 330I2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
BMW 330XI2001
BMW 330XI2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
BMW 335D2009, 2010, 2011
BMW 335I2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
BMW 335I US2011 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
BMW 335XI2007, 2008
BMW 5 SERIES2004
BMW 525I2001, 2002, 2003
BMW 525IA2001, 2002 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
BMW 525IT2001 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
BMW 525ITA2001 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
BMW 528I1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
BMW 528IA1997, 1998 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
BMW 528IA2000 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
BMW 528IT2000 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
BMW 530I2001, 2002, 2003
BMW 530IA2001, 2002 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
BMW 530IA2003
BMW 540I1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
BMW 540IA1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
BMW 540IAT1999, 2000, 2001 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
BMW M32001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
BMW M32008, 2009, 2010
BMW M3 US2011
BMW M52002, 2003
BMW M52005
BMW X1 SAV2012 to 2015
BMW X32004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
BMW X52000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
BMW X5 M2010 to 2012
BMW X62008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
BMW X6 M2010 to 2012

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
20256022025-10-31. Airbag
25V7480002025-10-31. AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
20243922024-07-03. Airbag
24V5130002024-07-03. AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
20213542021-05-27. Airbag
21V4010002021-05-27. AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
20200102020-01-15. Airbag
20200092020-01-15. Airbag
20200082020-01-15. Airbag
20V0180002020-01-15. AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
SIB6502222022-08-22. Service bulletin. A check control message for the restraint system appears. In the Instrument cluster, the red air bag warning light lights up permanently. One of the following fault codes stored in the ACSM (air bag control unit): 930949 - Knee airbag, driver: short circuit to negative terminal; 93094F - Knee airbag, front passenger: short circuit to negative terminal.
SIB6501222022-08-22. Service bulletin. A check control message for the restraint system appears. In the instrument cluster, the red air bag warning light lights up permanently. One of the following fault codes is stored in the ACSM (air bag control unit): 930949 - Knee airbag, driver: short circuit to negative terminal 93094F - Knee airbag, front passenger: short circuit to negative terminal.
B6506212021-08-23. Service bulletin. SURFACE RUST ON NEW AIR BAG INFLATORS: The technician finds that the new air bag inflator (aka: gas generator) may have surface rust on the metalhousing .
B6518202020-12-21. Service bulletin. SERVICE ACTION - HEAD AIR BAG HOLDER RETROFIT: A rattle noise may develop from the head air bag (ITS) gas generator contacting adjacent component. This noise can be heard while driving on an uneven roadway.
B0131182019-05-20. Service bulletin. TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL-RELATED SHORT-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018.
B0131182019-05-20. Service bulletin. TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL-RELATED SHORT-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018.
B0116182019-02-25. Service bulletin. TAKATA CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT. CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM. FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG MODULES.
B6569062018-12-10. Service bulletin. "This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B65 69 06 dated June 2008. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Airbag Warning Lamp Illuminated, FC 93EB or FC 55 . The red airbag warning lamp (AWL) in the instrument cluster is illuminated and a fault code for ""Emergency call function..."" is stored in the MRS5 (Multiple Restraint System) control module. The fault code is FC 93EB for the E90 and E91 or FC 55 for the X3. The fault occurs regardless of whether the vehicle has a TCU (Telematics Control Unit) or not. Internal varistor fault within the MRS control module."
6510132018-12-03. Service bulletin. "Enabling and Replacing New OC3 Seat Mat. The replacement OC3 seat mat (front passenger seat occupancy) will not enable when following ISTA Repair Instruction REP 65 77 604, ""Replacing sensor mat (OC3 mat) for passenger seat occupancy detector."" When the new mat is installed in the vehicle, too much pre-load pressure will prevent the mat from being enabled. ISTA/P WILL NOT enable the new part, and will cause permanent damage to it."
3406122018-11-26. Service bulletin. DSC Warning Light is On. The warning lamps for DSC, ABS and brake warning are illuminated. There may also be a warning in the control display for 'Chassis Control System failure' One or more of the following fault codes are stored: F25, F30 DSC * D36D44 - Signal error longitudinal torque distribution (LMV) * 48097D - Transfer Case clutch position open F01, F02, F07, F10, F12 and F13 LMV: * 440108 - Control Unit internal error * 44010F - Control Unit internal error E70, E71 and E84 LMV: * 5219 - Control Unit: EEPROM Writing-reading-error * 522D - Control Unit: internal Error CAUSE Software calibration error in the LMV