BMW X3 Side Curtain Airbag May Not Deploy Right
high How serious is it? About this label
An airbag that deploys late or doesn't work properly increases the risk of injury in a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V856000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Nov 12, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Part affected | AIR Bags:side/window:curtain |
| 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 some 2025 BMW X3 30 xDrive vehicles, the gas generator inside the right-side head curtain airbag may have been put together incorrectly during assembly. This could cause the airbag to deploy late or not work the way it's supposed to in a crash. Dealers will inspect the airbag and replace it if needed, free of charge. None of these vehicles have been sold yet.
What you should do
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 24V856000. 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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Official notice
- Component
- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 X3 30 xDrive vehicles. The gas generator in the right-side head curtain air bag may have been assembled incorrectly.
- Safety risk
- An incorrectly assembled air bag can result in delayed activation or improper deployment of the head curtain air bag, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the right-side head curtain air bag, if necessary, free of charge. The vehicles have not been sold from dealer inventory and therefore no owner letters will be mailed. 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.