BMW X5: Frontal

Date

July 8, 2021

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW X5 (2019)

Component

Air Bags › Frontal; Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Description of the defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2019 X5 xDrive 40i vehicle. The instrument panel may not have been manufactured correctly, which could prevent the passenger side air bag from deploying properly in a crash.

Potentially affected

1

What can happen

An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

A dealer will replace the instrument panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 26, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall notes

The owner 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.nhtsa.gov.

Owner notification date

July 26, 2021

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Instrument Panel · Instrument Panel · 9471900

Recall number

21V520000

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.