BMW Recalls 2019 430i and 440i Models for Air Bag Defect
BMW is recalling three 2019 430i and 440i vehicles because the front passenger air bag inflator may be defective, potentially affecting deployment in a crash.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a safety-critical component (air bag) where failure increases injury risk in a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.
Plain-English summary
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling three specific 2019 vehicles: one 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, one 440i xDrive Gran Coupe, and one 430i xDrive Convertible. The recall addresses a defect in the front passenger air bag inflator, which may have been incorrectly manufactured. This issue could potentially affect the air bag's deployment performance in the event of a crash.
If the front passenger air bag does not deploy properly during a crash, the occupant has an increased risk of injury. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.
All affected vehicles are currently in dealer inventory. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module free of charge. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- BMW 430I, 440I
- Brand
- BMW
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Air Bag
- Affected units
- 3
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- 430I
- 440I
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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