The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·20V152000·Announced 2020-03-18

BMW Recalls X3 and X4 Models for Instrument Panel Casing Defect

BMW is recalling 2018-2020 X3 and 2019-2020 X4 vehicles because the instrument panel casing may not be tightened properly, posing an injury risk during air bag deployment.

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 where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria for potential injury during air bag deployment.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2020 X4 xDrive30i and X4 M40i, and 2018-2020 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3M vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the instrument panel casing may not have been tightened properly to the passenger air bag.

In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag could damage the instrument panel and cause small pieces of the panel to strike the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury.

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel casing, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. 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 — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
15

Is your product affected?

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Model numbers (2)

  • X3
  • X4

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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