The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·23V079000·Announced 2023-02-14

2022-2023 BMW IX and X1 driver airbag may fail to deploy in crash

Certain 2022 and 2023 BMW IX and X1 vehicles have defective driver-side airbags that may not deploy during a crash. Dealers will replace the airbags at no charge.

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: This recall involves a structural vehicle safety defect: a manufacturing flaw in the driver's front airbag that may prevent proper deployment during a crash. Although no injuries or deaths have been reported, this defect presents serious injury risk in crash situations, meeting the Score 4 (Severe) criterion of 'structural vehicle defect.'

Plain-English summary

Certain 2022 and 2023 BMW IX and X1 vehicles are subject to this recall due to a manufacturing defect in the front driver's airbag. The affected airbags may not deploy as intended during a crash, which increases the risk of driver injury.

BMW of North America, LLC has authorized dealers to replace the driver's airbag at no cost. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 14, 2023. Affected owners can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule the replacement.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has assigned this recall campaign number 23V079000. The agency's Vehicle Safety Hotline can provide additional information at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153).

The recalled product

Product
BMW IX, X1
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Airbag Safety System
Hazard
Affected units
15,803

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)

  • IX
  • X1

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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