The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·21V520000·Announced 2021-07-08

BMW Recalls One 2019 X5 for Potential Air Bag Deployment Failure

BMW is recalling one 2019 X5 xDrive 40i because a manufacturing defect in the instrument panel may prevent the passenger air bag from deploying properly in a crash.

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 (instrument panel) that prevents air bag deployment, which the source states can increase the risk of injury in a crash. This aligns with the rubric criterion for 'structural vehicle defect' or 'significant injury... reports' (implied risk of significant injury from non-deployment).

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling one 2019 X5 xDrive 40i vehicle. The recall addresses a potential manufacturing defect in the instrument panel that could prevent the passenger side air bag from deploying properly during a crash.

An air bag that fails to deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a collision. This recall is limited to a single vehicle unit.

Owner notification letters were mailed on July 26, 2021. Owners should contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or a dealer to have the instrument panel replaced free of charge. Owners may also contact 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 — Air Bag / Instrument Panel
Hazard
Affected units
1

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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