BMW X7: Air bags

Date

May 23, 2019

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW X7 (2019)

Component

Air Bags; Air Bags › Side/Window

Description of the defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 X7 xDrive40i and X7 xDrive50i vehicles. The driver and passenger head air bags may not have been properly aligned with the trim during installation.

Potentially affected

1822

What can happen

The head air bags may be impaired during deployment, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, reinstall the head air bags, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 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

July 18, 2019

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

19V386000

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.