BMW X3 and X4 passenger airbag may not deploy
high How serious is it? About this label
This is serious because a passenger airbag that does not work properly leaves the front passenger more likely to be hurt in a crash, though BMW has not told owners to stop driving.
What's wrong, in plain English
The dashboard assembly in these vehicles may have been built incorrectly. That flaw can interfere with the front passenger airbag, so the airbag may not open the way it should in a crash. A dealer will replace the entire dashboard assembly at no cost to you.
What you should do
1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is affected. 2. Contact your BMW dealer to book the repair, or call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. 3. Have the dashboard assembly replaced free of charge.
Affected vehicles (2)
Who to contact
BMW — official BMW recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-525-7417
The bigger picture
- Why so many BMW airbag recalls, and is yours affected? · all 14 BMW recalls in this area
Official notice
- Component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X4 M40i vehicles. The instrument panel assembly may have been improperly manufactured, possibly affecting the deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag.
- Safety risk
- If the front passenger air bag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash, the occupant has an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.