Bmw 320i Xdrive 2016

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• Desiccated air bag inflator rupture investigation # EA21002

  From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.Nhtsa.Gov/sites/nhtsa.Gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.Pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in us vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004l that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated psan inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All takata inflators produced with propellant 2004l contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004l are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated psan inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- takata (now known as tk global), the independent testing coalition, and exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of takata desiccated psan inflators using propellant 2004l (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004l is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004l.The office of defects investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated psan frontal inflators manufactured by takata. This investigation will require extensive information on takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated psan inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see nhtsa.Gov/recalls?Nhtsaid=ea21002 -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede ea15-001, which remains open.
  

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I was involved in a major accident in a 2016 bmw 320i with front and passenger side impact. It was so bad, it pushed back my entire axle, wheels, etc. My driver side nor passenger side airbags failed to deploy. I was traveling 40 miles per hour when hit by another driver who was traveling downhill at or above the same speed. Sos button did not work either. This happened on a city street (intersection). The car is a total loss. I had two minors in the car with me. The message displayed on my dash, etc. Says something about faulty airbags, etc. Collision expert confirmed sensors definitely should have made front and side, curtain airbags deploy. They even another vehicle (same make and year) in their lot with same impact locations- though not as significant/serious- showing all airbags deployed. *tr

I was involved in a major accident in a 2016 bmw 320i with front and passenger side impact. It was so bad, it pushed back my entire axle, wheels, etc. My driver side nor passenger side airbags failed to deploy. I was traveling 40 miles per hour when hit by another driver who was traveling downhill at or above the same speed. Sos button did not work either. This happened on a city street (intersection). The car is a total loss. I had two minors in the car with me. The message displayed on my dash, etc. Says something about faulty airbags, etc. Collision expert confirmed sensors definitely should have made front and side, curtain airbags deploy. They even another vehicle (same make and year) in their lot with same impact locations- though not as significant/serious- showing all airbags deployed. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 bmw 320i. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to stop the vehicle. The contact maneuvered the steering wheel to the right to avoid colliding with another vehicle or hitting a pedestrian. The vehicle went up on the side walk and the contact quickly engage parking brake to slow the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to off lease only located at (5580 nw 145th st, miami gardens, fl 33054), to be diagnosed. The rotors and brakes were replaced however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer and was informed that the abs brakes failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer towed the vehicle to another unknown dealer where the vehicle was being repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer was contacted by the dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000. The vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 bmw 320i. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to stop the vehicle. The contact maneuvered the steering wheel to the right to avoid colliding with another vehicle or hitting a pedestrian. The vehicle went up on the side walk and the contact quickly engage parking brake to slow the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to off lease only located at (5580 nw 145th st, miami gardens, fl 33054), to be diagnosed. The rotors and brakes were replaced however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer and was informed that the abs brakes failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer towed the vehicle to another unknown dealer where the vehicle was being repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer was contacted by the dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000. The vin was not available.

To nhtsa: not too long ago the timing chain and rear differential pinion bearing went out on my 2016 bmw 320i ([xxx]) timing chain issue shouldn't occur on a motor which only produces 180 horsepower with no mods or tunes. The rear differential should definitely never give out unless you're pushing over 700 horsepower on a stock diff. Again my car has 180 horsepower and has never been modded. This is just ridiculous information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(b)(6). *tr

I was involved in an accident with a hit and run vehicle and resulting in the accident, my steering wheel came off in the process hitting me in my pelvic area and now i am having trouble urinating and i have bleeding. The air bags also burned through my clothes and onto my skin. I suffered first degree burns to my arm, stomach and thigh.

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 (na) bmw 320i. When the contact depressed the accelerator pedal, the vehicle accelerated spontaneously. When the contact depressed the brake pedal, the vehicle did not stop. The vehicle drove straight through some shrubs and came to a stop on the lawn of a bank. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an unknown bmw dealer in columbia, south carolina and was awaiting diagnostic testing. The insurance company issued a check for the body repairs of the vehicle, but neither the manufacturer nor the insurance company covered the mechanical repairs. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 6,000.

Takata recall - a safety recall has not yet been issued for this vehicle and/or its takata airbag system. Driver of the vehicle was stopped on a two lane highway attempting to take a left hand turn when she was rear ended by another vehicle traveling approximately 55 mph. After impact, her vehicle traveled across the yellow line, across a southbound lane and off the roadway into a 4 foot ditch. The airbag system failed to deploy both when struck by the other vehicle as well as the impact with the ditch. Driver was injured and taken to emergency room. Passenger in her vehicle was removed by the jaws of life and airlifted for life-threatening injuries.

Car has shut off while in motion and indicator warning comes on saying 'drive train malfunction' the gage indicates there is at least 42 miles of fuel before empty. Luckily this has happened on a city street. The car shakes and makes a loud sound before putting itself in neutral. Also the brakes were recently replaced by bmw but they do not stop properly at speeds of 50 mph. Also the sunroof opens independently when it rains. This has happened on 3 occasions while parked overnight.

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• C2002 [1] C2002