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SI B01 16 18
Warranties

January 2019
Technical Service

TAKATA CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT - CUSTOMER
SUPPORT PROGRAM: FRONT DRIVER’S SIDE AIRBAG
MODULES
New information provided by this revision is preceded by this symbol

.

This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 16 19 dated October 2018

CLASS VEHICLES (MODELS)
E46 (3 Series including
Sedan, Coupe,
Convertible, Touring
and M Models) Model
Years 2000, 2001,
2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
and 2006

E53 (X5) Model Year
2001, 2002 and 2003
with option codes
SA0710 and SA0255

E70 (X5 including M
Models) Model Years
2007, 2008, 2009,
2010, 2012 and 2013
with option codes
SA0710 and SA0255

E71 (X6 including M
Models) Model Years
E72 (ActiveHybrid X6)
2008, 2009, 2010,
Model Years 2010 and
2011, 2012, 2013 and
2011
2014 with option codes
SA0710 and SA0255

E82 (1 Series Coupe
and M Coupe) Model
Years 2008, 2009,
2010, 2011, 2012 and
2013 with option codes
SA0710 and SA0255

E83 (X3) Model Years
2007, 2008, 2009 and
2010 with option codes
SA0710 and SA0255

E88 (1 Series
E84 (X1) Model Years Convertible) Model
2012, 2013, 2014 and Years 2008, 2009,
2015 with option codes 2010, 2011, 2012 and
SA0710 and SA0255
2013 with option codes
SA0710 and SA0255

E90 (3 Series Sedan
including M Models)
Model Years 2006,
2007, 2008, 2009,
2010 and 2011 with
option codes SA0710
and SA0255

E91 (3 Series Touring
and Sports Wagon)
Model Years 2006,
2007, 2008, 2009,
2010, 2011 and 2012

E39 (5 Series including
Sedan, Touring and M
Models) Model Years
2000, 2001, 2002 and
2003

E92 (3 Series Coupe
including M Models)
Model Years 2007,
2008, 2009, 2010,
2011, 2012 and 2013
with option codes
SA0710 and SA0255

E93 (3 Series
Convertible including M
Models) Model Years
2007, 2008, 2009,
2010, 2011, 2012 and
2013 with option codes
SA0710 and SA0255

Also as applicable: Sport Steering Wheel SA0255 (SA02XA with pedals) or M Sport Steering Wheel SA0710
(SA07XA with pedals).

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Note: The “Model” information above is for informational purposes only, it is not the only deciding
factor.

ELIGIBLE VEHICLES
To determination a vehicle’s eligibility and to confirm this coverage applies, always perform a VIN-specific
DCSnet Warranty Inquiry first.
To assist you in identifying those vehicles that have this “component-specific” extended limited warranty
coverage, the DCSnet Warranty Vehicle Inquiry has been updated with the VIN and Component-specific
“Vehicle Comment” shown below:

SI B01 16 18 (DC 32 34 90 02 00): Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Service Information
bulletin for the Takata front driver’s side airbag module may apply. This Service Information
bulletin provides specific procedural and DCSnet claim submission information for covered
repairs.
If you have eligibility and/or coverage questions, please contact the Warranty department through IDS by
selecting “Coverage, Policy and Coding” prior to performing any repair.

SITUATION
For the above-referenced vehicles with driver’s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (“BMW NA”)
will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata Settlement Customer Support Program
Overview attachment.
This “component-specific” customer support program applies only if there is a defect in materials or
workmanship of the Takata driver’s side airbag module in a listed vehicle.

INFORMATION
Class Allegations:
The lawsuit alleges that certain automotive companies, including BMW, manufactured, distributed, or sold
certain vehicles containing defective Takata airbag inflators manufactured by Takata Corporation and TK
Holdings, Inc.
Class Action Settlement and Effective Date
BMW NA entered into a nationwide settlement, as described below and in the attachments, for this matter.
BMW NA received Preliminary Approval from the Court on June 9, 2017.
The Court granted Final Approval to this settlement on July 30, 2018 (the Effective Date).
Customer Support Program Benefits
As of the Effective Date, BMW NA shall provide Class Members a Customer Support Program for their vehicles
for repairs (parts and labor, including diagnosis) which are needed to correct defects, if any, in materials or
workmanship of the:
(i) Original driver’s side Takata PSAN airbag inflator(s); or

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(ii) Replacement driver’s side airbag inflator(s) installed pursuant to the Takata Airbag Recall.
This benefit will be automatically transferred to subsequent owners and will remain with the recalled Subject
Vehicle regardless of ownership, subject to the limitations below.

Note: The normal deployment of a replacement airbag inflator shall terminate this benefit as
to that Class Vehicle.
Customer Support Program Timeline and Duration

1. Eligible Subject Vehicles having non-desiccated inflator Takata driver’s side airbag
modules that:


Had been recalled; and the



Recall Remedy (repair) WAS completed on or before June 9, 2017;

Then, the customer support program will last for ten (10) years or (120 months) as measured from the date the
Recall Remedy was performed on the Subject Vehicle, subject to a:
A. Maximum limit of 150,000 miles measured from the date the Subject Vehicle was originally (first) sold or
leased; but
B. Not less than 75,000 miles from the date the Recall Remedy was performed on the Subject Vehicle (Mileage
when Recall Remedy was performed plus 75,000 miles);
However, each eligible Subject Vehicle will receive:
C. No less than two (2) years of customer support (without mileage limit) from June 9, 2017 (covered
repair/claim date up to and including June 8, 2019).
Whichever one of the above is later.

2. Eligible Subject Vehicles having non-desiccated inflator Takata driver’s side airbag
modules that:


Had been recalled; or



Will be recalled; and the



Recall Remedy (repair) WAS NOT completed on or before June 9, 2017;

Then, the customer support program with last for ten (10) years (120 months) measured from the date Subject
Vehicle was originally (first) sold or leased; or if the Recall Remedy is performed on the Subject Vehicle, on the
date Recall Remedy was performed, subject to a:
A. Maximum limit of 150,000 miles measured from the date the Subject Vehicle was originally (first) sold or
leased; but
B. Not less than 75,000 miles from the date the Recall Remedy was performed on the Subject Vehicle (Mileage
when Recall Remedy was performed plus 75,000 miles);
However, each eligible Subject Vehicle will receive:
C. No less than two (2) years of customer support (without mileage limit) from June 9, 2017 (covered

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repair/claim date) or from the date (the Recall Remedy was performed on the Subject Vehicle;
Whichever one of the above is later.
For Takata front passenger’s side airbag, please refer to SI B01 17 18.

PROCEDURE
Vehicles with Open Takata Airbag Recall Campaign(s)
Always verify that the vehicle does not still require a Takata Airbag Recall Campaign repair to be completed.
The VIN will show an “Open” campaign when checked either in AIR, the “Service Menu" of DCSnet (Dealer
Communication System) or with the Key Reader. Following are the current Takata Recalls:

Recall

Model
Years

Airbag

Models

SIB

Defect Code

15V-318

2002-2006

Drivers

E39 (5 Series); E46 (3
Series); E53 (X5)

B65 11 15

0032390200

16V-071

2007-2015

Drivers

E70 (X5); E71 (X6); E72
(X6H)

B65 14 16

0032350200

16V-071

2007-2010

Drivers

E83 (X3)

B65 15 16

0032350200

B65 16 16

0032350200

16V-071

2006-2013

Drivers

E82 (1 Series); E88 (1
Series); E90 (3 Series);
E91 (3 Series); E92 (3
Series), E93 (3 Series)

17V-047

2000-2003

Drivers

E39 (5 Series); E46 (3
Series); E53 (X5)

B65 02 17

0032480200

16V-071

2013-2015

Drivers

E84 (X1)

B65 09 17

0032350200

If the recall is open, always perform the recall repair as outlined and submit for the Takata Airbag Recall
Remedy first!
Performing Customer Support Program-Related Repairs
An illuminated airbag malfunction light and/or display message can be caused by one or more
system/component-related malfunctions or issues (i.e. control unit, wiring harness, sensors, etc.).