BMW Recalls 2025 X4 Models Due to Roof Frame Crack Risk
BMW is recalling 2025 X4 vehicles because a crack in the roof frame may damage the head air bag during deployment, increasing injury risk.
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 structural defect that can compromise air bag deployment, creating a risk of harm in a crash. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are classified as High (3).
Plain-English summary
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025 X4 xDrive 30i, X4 M40i, and X4 M vehicles. The recall addresses a potential crack in the inner-left roof frame near the head air bag. This defect can damage the head air bag during deployment.
A damaged air bag can increase the risk of injury in a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair the inner-left roof frame free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 28, 2025. 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 X4
- Brand
- BMW
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — SUV
- Affected units
- 130
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)
- X4
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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