BMW doesn't have a bad reputation for reliability, but the German automaker has had some pretty large recalls over the years, and not just over Takata airbags.

The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began during March 2003. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117. On certain passenger vehicles, under certain environmental conditions ...

BMW of North America ... 525iT and 540iT vehicles, and 2001-2003 X5 3.0i, X5 4.4i, and X5 4.6is vehicles. These vehicles may have had a driver-side air bag module installed as replacement ...