BMW issued today a “Do Not Drive” warning for approximately 90,000 vehicles built between 2000 and 2006. The cars are already under recall for having defective Takata airbags, but they remain unrepaired, forcing the automaker to issue the order to emphasize the seriousness of fixing the issue.
The recall affects the 2000-2006 3 Series E46, the 2000-2003 5 Series E39, and the 2000-2004 X5 E53. It includes both the M3 and the M5. “Owners of affected BMWs that have not had their vehicles inspected and repaired should not consider them safe to drive,” the automaker said in the statement announcing the order.
