BMW X3, X4: Inflator module

Date

April 10, 2019

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW X3 (2019); BMW X4 (2019)

Component

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module; Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Description of the defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X4 M40i vehicles. The instrument panel assembly may have been improperly manufactured, possibly affecting the deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag.

Potentially affected

50

What can happen

If the front passenger air bag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash, the occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Owner notification date

June 3, 2019

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

19V291000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.