1 recallRisk Grade: BMost severe issue:High Priority
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2017 BMW 6 Series · 1 recorded campaigns · Prepared 2026-11-08
Model-year records do not confirm VIN eligibility or completed repairs. Ask your dealer to check your VIN and the original filing's safety instructions.
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AIR BAGS
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The air bag in your vehicle is designed to inflate in the event of a crash to protect you and your passengers. However, in certain 2016-2017 models, the part that makes the air bag work might not ignite when it's supposed to.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, the air bag won't deploy, leaving you and your passengers more vulnerable to serious injury in a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealership will replace the faulty air bag module with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible. This timing describes the original 2016 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 model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, M5 and 535d vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
What is the overall risk grade for the 2017 BMW 6 Series?
The 2017 BMW 6 Series has a risk grade of B. This grade is calculated from 1 NHTSA safety recalls, weighted by severity, recency, and temporal decay. Grades range from A+ (excellent) to F (avoid).
How many safety recalls does the 2017 BMW 6 Series have?
The 2017 BMW 6 Series has 1 known safety recall on record. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.
What is the most severe recall for the 2017 BMW 6 Series?
The most severe recall for the 2017 BMW 6 Series is classified as high. This indicates a serious safety concern that should be addressed promptly.
Is the 2017 BMW 6 Series safe to drive?
This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. 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 recall for the 2017 BMW 6 Series? (Campaign #16V914000)
The air bag in your vehicle is designed to inflate in the event of a crash to protect you and your passengers. However, in certain 2016-2017 models, the part that makes the air bag work might not ignite when it's supposed to. If this happens, the air bag won't deploy, leaving you and your passengers more vulnerable to serious injury in a crash. Your dealership will replace the faulty air bag module with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible. This timing describes the original 2016 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
