BMW M4 knee airbags folded incorrectly at factory
high How serious is it? About this label
BMW says an improperly folded and assembled airbag may not deploy as intended, which increases the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 19V352000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | May 9, 2019 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Part affected | AIR Bags:knee Bolster |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2020 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
BMW is recalling certain 2019 and 2020 vehicles, including the M4, several 2 Series and 4 Series models, and the 2019 330i xDrive Sportswagon. The knee airbag assemblies for the driver and the front passenger may have been folded and put together improperly. An airbag that is folded and assembled the wrong way may not open as it is meant to. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the knee airbag modules free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019.
What you should do
2. Contact a BMW dealer to have the knee airbag modules replaced, or call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
3. The repair is free of charge.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 19V352000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
BMW — official BMW recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-525-7417
The bigger picture
- BMW Air Bag Recalls Cover Deployment Failures and Passenger Protection · all 14 BMW recalls in this area
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- Aug 16, 2017BMW 4 Series And M4 Seat Belt Locking Defecthigh
Official notice
- Component
- AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2 Competition Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, and 2019 330i xDrive Sportswagon vehicles. The driver and passenger knee air bag assemblies may have been improperly folded and assembled.
- Safety risk
- An improperly folded and assembled air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing risk of injury.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the knee air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 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.