BMW X1 B-Pillar May Lack Crash Strength
high How serious is it? About this label
If this vehicle is in a crash, weak B-Pillars may not properly protect passengers, increasing the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V829000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Nov 4, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Part affected | Structure:body:roof And Pillars |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2025 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
On certain BMW X1 xDrive28i and X1 M35i vehicles, the reinforcement plates in the left and right B-Pillars may have been manufactured with insufficient structural strength. Because these pillars may not be as strong as they should be, they may not properly protect passengers if the vehicle is ever in a crash. This increases the risk of injury to people riding inside the vehicle if a crash happens.
What you should do
2. Contact a BMW dealer or call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
3. Dealers will inspect the B-Pillars and replace them if needed, 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 24V829000. 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 Structure Recalls Cover Loose Panels and Crash Protection Problems · all 11 BMW recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 X1 xDrive28i and X1 M35i vehicles. The left and right-side B-Pillar reinforcement plates may have been manufactured with insufficient structural strength.
- Safety risk
- A B-Pillar structure with reduced strength may not adequately protect passengers in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the left-side and right-side B-Pillar and, if affected, replace the B-Pillar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2025. 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.