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BMW iX and X1 driver airbag may not deploy

NHTSA campaign 23V079000 · Reported 2023-02-14 · BMW of North America, LLC

high How serious is it? About this label

This is serious because you would only find out the airbag does not work during a crash, but the notice does not say to stop driving the vehicle.

What's wrong, in plain English

BMW is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60 and X1 xDrive28i vehicles. The airbag directly in front of the driver may have been built incorrectly at the factory. Because of that mistake, it may not inflate the way it is supposed to during a crash, leaving the driver with less protection than expected. Nothing on the dashboard warns you about this. Dealers will replace the driver's airbag at no charge.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is included.
2. Contact your BMW dealer, or BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417, to schedule the repair.
3. Have the driver's airbag replaced; the work is free.

Affected vehicles (4)

Who to contact

BMWofficial BMW recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-525-7417

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Official notice

Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60 and 2022-2023 X1 xDrive28i vehicles. The front driver's air bag may have been manufactured incorrectly and may not deploy as intended during a crash.
Safety risk
A driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 14, 2023. 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.