The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·19V291000·Announced 2019-04-10

BMW Recalls 2019 X3 and X4 Models Due to Air Bag Defect

BMW is recalling 2019 X3 and X4 vehicles because the instrument panel may be improperly manufactured, potentially preventing the passenger air bag from deploying.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (air bag deployment) that increases the risk of injury in a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X4 M40i vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the instrument panel assembly, which may have been improperly manufactured. This issue could affect the deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag.

If the front passenger air bag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash, the occupant has an increased risk of injury. The recall began on June 3, 2019.

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel assembly free of charge. 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 X3, X4
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag
Hazard
Affected units
50

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)

  • X3
  • X4

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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