Component
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The air bag control unit in your 530i or 540i xDrive is the brain of the safety system that deploys your air bags in case of a crash. In some 2025 models, it might have been made incorrectly, which means it won't work as it should.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash and your air bags don't deploy as intended, you're at a higher risk of getting hurt. This is a serious safety issue that needs attention right away.
Free Fix
Your local BMW dealer will replace the faulty air bag control unit with a new one, completely free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 530i and 540i xDrive vehicles. The air bag control unit may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in the air bags not deploying as intended.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The vehicles have not been sold from dealer inventory and therefore no owner letters will be mailed. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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