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
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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
- 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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