BMW X4 Roof Crack May Damage Head Air Bag
high How serious is it? About this label
A head air bag that is damaged when it deploys increases the risk of injury in a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V910000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Dec 5, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Part affected | AIR Bags |
| 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
The roof frame near the head air bag on the inner-left side may have a crack. If it does, the crack can damage the head air bag as it deploys, so it may not protect the occupant properly in a crash.
What you should do
2. Contact a BMW dealer; you can also call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
3. The repair is free.
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 24V910000. 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
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 X4 xDrive 30i, X4 M40i and X4 M vehicles. The inner-left roof frame near the head air bag may have a crack that can damage the head air bag during deployment.
- Safety risk
- An air bag that is damaged during deployment can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and if necessary, repair the inner-left roof frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 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.