# 2014 BMW X3 — AIR BAGS
> NHTSA complaint `1939854` · 2023-10-31 · BMW of North America, LLC
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** Yes
- **Vehicle towed:** Yes
## Vehicle
- **Make:** BMW
- **Model:** X3
- **Year:** 2014
- **Manufacturer:** BMW of North America, LLC
- **Component:** AIR BAGS
## Narrative
After a collision, the driver side airbag exploded and a large piece of metal was projected from the airbag and into the driver's lung.  The surgeon removed a gold colored disc from the drivers lung.  (See Photo)  Further, the driver had a large laceration to their chest and shoulder that appears to be the result of shrapnel. (See Photos)
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