The driver and passenger knee air bags in your vehicle are designed to protect your legs in the event of a crash. Unfortunately, in some 2019-2020 models, these air bags may have been assembled incorrectly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the knee air bag doesn't deploy correctly, you could be at risk of more serious injuries in a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty knee air bag modules with new ones, at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2019 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2 Competition Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, and 2019 330i xDrive Sportswagon vehicles. The driver and passenger knee air bag assemblies may have been improperly folded and assembled.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An improperly folded and assembled air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the knee air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The front passenger air bag in your BMW is the safety device that deploys to cushion you in case of a crash. Unfortunately, the inflator in some 2019 models might not work correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag doesn't deploy right, you could be at a higher risk of getting hurt in a crash. This is a serious safety issue that we want to address right away.
Free Fix
Since your vehicle is still at the dealer, they'll replace the faulty air bag module for you, free of charge. You won't need to pay a thing – just schedule the repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as you can. This timing describes the original 2018 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one each of 2019 BMW 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, 440i xDrive Gran Coupe and 430i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been incorrectly manufactured, potentially affecting the air bag deployment performance in the event of a crash.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the front passenger air bag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash, the occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
All affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge.
This model year has 2 recorded safety recalls. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.
What is the AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER recall for the 2019 BMW 4 Series? (Campaign #19V352000)
The driver and passenger knee air bags in your vehicle are designed to protect your legs in the event of a crash. Unfortunately, in some 2019-2020 models, these air bags may have been assembled incorrectly. If the knee air bag doesn't deploy correctly, you could be at risk of more serious injuries in a crash. Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty knee air bag modules with new ones, at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2019 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
What is the AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE recall for the 2019 BMW 4 Series? (Campaign #18V533000)
The front passenger air bag in your BMW is the safety device that deploys to cushion you in case of a crash. Unfortunately, the inflator in some 2019 models might not work correctly. If the air bag doesn't deploy right, you could be at a higher risk of getting hurt in a crash. This is a serious safety issue that we want to address right away. Since your vehicle is still at the dealer, they'll replace the faulty air bag module for you, free of charge. You won't need to pay a thing – just schedule the repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as you can. This timing describes the original 2018 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.