The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·24V138000·Announced 2024-02-23

BMW X5 and X7 instrument panels may separate during airbag deployment

BMW is recalling certain 2024 X5 and X7 vehicles because the instrument panel may not have been manufactured properly, which can result in improper airbag deployment or panel separation.

What this means for you

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: Risk-of-harm defect affecting airbag deployment and interior panel integrity, with no death or injury reported in the NHTSA record.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2024 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i and X7 xDrive40i vehicles under NHTSA campaign number 24V138000. The potential number of units affected is eight.

The instrument panel may not have been manufactured properly, which can result in improper air bag deployment or the panel separating during air bag deployment. According to NHTSA, instrument panel separation during air bag deployment can result in pieces of the panel striking occupants, and improper air bag deployment may not restrain an occupant as intended during a crash; either scenario can increase the risk of injury.

Dealers will replace the instrument panel free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2024.

Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

The recalled product

Product
BMW X7, X5
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Passenger vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
8

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)

  • X7
  • X5

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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