Summarydriver's front air bag: During air bag deployment cause the inflator to rupture. In an accident, the driver's front air bag module may produce excessive internal pressure that could

- Miami, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2008 BMW X3. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 16V071000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification in March of 2016. The dealer (BMW of el paso, 6318 Montana ave, el paso, tx, 79925) stated that the parts were unavailable for the repair and was uncertain when parts would be made available. The dealer stated that they would call the contact when the parts arrive. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- El Paso, TX, USA

"takata recall" for air bags and due to the large volume of new in-flators needed to repair vehicles, the BMW dealership is not giving an eta or provide help.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 BMW X3. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 16V071000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the initial notification in the spring of 2016 and the final remedy notification letter in June of 2017. The dealer (wagner BMW of shrewsbury 770 boston turnpike, shrewsbury, MA, 01545) stated that the parts were unavailable, and they were only servicing 2007 models currently. The contact would be informed when it was time to bring in the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted and made aware of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Holden, MA, USA

The contact owns a 2008 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V071000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Passport BMW of suitland, Maryland was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Part distribution disconnect.

- Upper Marlboro, MD, USA

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V071000 (air bags) for the driver frontal air bag inflator; however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called the local dealer (BMW seattle, located at 1002 airport way S, seattle, wa, 98134) and was informed that parts were not available. The dealer stated that if the contact faxed over the final remedy letter he received, they would add him to the list for when parts arrived to schedule an appointment. The contact did not have access to a fax machine; however, the manufacturer was notified of the issue and informed the contact that they would email the dealer on his behalf. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Seattle, WA, USA

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V071000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted (autoplex BMW in amarillo, Texas) and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Amarillo, TX, USA

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V071000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called beverly hills BMW (5070 wishire blvd, los angeles, ca 90036, (877) 794-4678) where it was confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2008 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V071000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. BMW of South atlanta (located at 4171 jonesboro road, union city, ga 30291, tel: (770) 969-0755) was contacted for part availability. The contact was informed that there was no part to remedy the recall. The manufacturer was also contacted, but there was no response. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Stone Mountain, GA, USA

Takata recall. BMW has failed to provide any information regarding the recall. It has now been a year and a half since the recall was announced and every time I call BMW to ask for details they say there is nothing they can do. If BMW cant provide replacement airbags fast enough to fix their cars that are defective, then they need to provide loaner cars or a buy-back program. Having to wait 18 months without even getting an update as to when my car will even be fixed is ridiculous.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V071000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and were not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 08/29/17

- Uniontown, PA, USA

I am a 2008, BMW X3 driver. I had my air bag fixed (I think) yet, the air bag light is still on. Also, the brake light and engine light. I do not know what is going on. This drama is over a year old. I have supportive documents, voicemails and emails to support my efforts.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

NHTSA campaign number: 16V071000. Almost a year and a half and still no resolution from BMW meanwhile we are at risk everyday. I would like to at least see a schedule for repair rather than them using attrition to mitigate their cost.

- Plano, TX, USA

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 BMW X3 sav. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V071000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. One dealer stated that BMW had not yet released the parts. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Laguna Beach, CA, USA

Takata recall. I have been notified of the recall for this item more than a year ago and there has been no progress in replacing defects. Meanwhile, we are driving a time bomb that is more likely to injure us than offer protect from impacts.when is NHTSA going to force BMW to make repairs. My car is 9 years old now and I have been driving without protection for that long and the car's resale value is affected by this as well.

- Manhattan Beach, CA, USA

Takata recall - became aware of driver's side air bag recall in June 2016; contacted local BMW dealer who estimated parts available to fix by October 2016. Contacted my BMW dealer again in January 2017 and was told parts are provided to BMW dealers based on VIN, that my VIN was on record with BMW, and that I'd be contacted when they became available. This nine month wait is unreasonable for this significant safety issue, and no estimate of when repairs will be made has been provided.

- Saratoga Springs, NY, USA

"takata recall" I am not sure if this vehicle has been fixed. I bought the vehicle in March of 2016. I am getting a warning light regarding the airbag and I am concerned.

- Ashburn, VA, USA

The contact owns a 2008 BMW X3 sav. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V071000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Oil City, PA, USA

My car was on recall for a defective airbag. I was notified in March 2016. I was told by my dealer they would notify me when they had an airbag. When I didn't hear from them still by early August I asked for a loaner car as I no longer felt safe in my car because of the constant worry about the airbag. BMW instructed me to park my car and "not drive it" which I did. Finally on 11/28/16 they said they had an airbag. I brought the car in. The result from it sitting for so long has rusted my perfectly maintained brakes and rotors to be not safe to drive and my hood is frozen shut with possibility of flying off and killing someone. BMW will not be responsible for the damage caused by the car sitting so long and I believe they should be. It is thousands of dollars worth of damage on a car that was perfectly safely drivable before I parked it to wait for an airbag. I have the BMW recall and the paperwork that says I had to park and not drive my car. They say I was supposed to maintain my car. I started it regularly to be sure battery was good and everything seemed ok. I don't know what else I should have know to maintain if the car was ordered to be parked and not driven. They should be responsible for this. Can you please help?

- Newton, MA, USA

Takata recall: I first received notice from nhts in Feb. 2016 and went to dealer to have part replaced however they did not have the notice or the part. I received a notice from BMW in Oct. 2016 and went to the dealer again and still no replacement part available in our area. I was told to just hang tight. Please advise

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA