NHTSA recall record

BMW frontal air bag recall — NHTSA campaign 21V520000

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2019 X5 xDrive 40i vehicle. The instrument panel may not have been manufactured correctly, which could…

frontal air bagcomponent
21V520000official record ID
Jul 8, 2021report date

Recall record at a glance

Official record21V520000
CategoryVehicle Recalls
Recalling firmBMW of North America, LLC
ComponentAIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Report dateJul 8, 2021
LocationUnited States

What the recall covers

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2019 X5 xDrive 40i vehicle. The instrument panel may not have been manufactured correctly, which could prevent the passenger side air bag from deploying properly in a crash.

Potential consequence

An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy described by NHTSA

A dealer will replace the instrument panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 26, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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Additional NHTSA notes

The owner may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

What to do next

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