BMW Recalls 2019 X5 Models for Missing Air Bag Warning Labels
BMW is recalling 2019 X5 xDrive40i and xDrive50i vehicles because the sun visors may lack required air bag warning labels, increasing injury risk in crashes.
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 risk-of-harm product (missing safety labels) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019 BMW X5 xDrive40i and X5 xDrive50i vehicles. The driver and/or passenger sun visor may have an incorrect air bag warning label, or the label may be missing entirely. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant crash protection."
Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
BMW notified owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger sun visor, replacing the visors as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 4, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- BMW X5
- Brand
- BMW
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — SUV
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 11
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 (1)
- X5
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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