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2023 BMW 7 Series AIR BAGS Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: High Priority

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AIR BAGS Safety Recalls

High Priority #23V050000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The front air bag system in your 760i xDrive or i7 xDrive60 includes air bags and an active headrest in the front passenger seat. In certain situations, the computer that controls the seat may not work properly, and the air bags might not deploy when they should.
Risk if Unfixed
If the computer doesn't recognize the seat position, the front passenger air bag, knee air bag, and active headrest might not work in a crash, which could lead to serious injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the computer software for the front passenger seat, ensuring the air bags and headrest work as intended. This update is free, and you should schedule it after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2023 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 2023 760i xDrive and i7 xDrive60 vehicles equipped with the Executive Lounge Seating Package. In certain seat monitoring conditions, the front passenger seat electronic control unit (ECU) software may not recognize the seat position, and disable the front passenger air bag, knee air bag, and active headrest.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A disabled front passenger air bag, knee air bag, or active headrest will not deploy as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the front passenger seat electronic control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 10, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Other BMW 7 Series 2023 Recalls

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4 recalls
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
3 recalls
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 recall
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 recall
SEATS
1 recall

Other BMW 7 Series Years

2025
3 recalls
2024
5 recalls
2022
2 recalls
2021
9 recalls
2020
9 recalls
2019
2 recalls
2018
1 recall
2017
1 recall
2016
1 recall
2015
2 recalls
2014
2 recalls
2013
2 recalls
2012
2 recalls
2011
1 recall
2010
1 recall
2009
1 recall
2008
2 recalls
2007
4 recalls
2006
4 recalls
2005
3 recalls
2003
2 recalls
2002
2 recalls
2001
4 recalls
2000
2 recalls

Similar AIR BAGS Recalls in Other Vehicles

2010 HONDA CR-V
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2011 HONDA CR-V
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2003 HONDA Odyssey
132 AIR BAGS recalls
2004 HONDA Accord
121 AIR BAGS recalls
2005 HONDA Accord
121 AIR BAGS recalls
2003 ACURA MDX
110 AIR BAGS recalls

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2023 BMW 7 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 2023 BMW 7 Series? (Campaign #23V050000)

The front air bag system in your 760i xDrive or i7 xDrive60 includes air bags and an active headrest in the front passenger seat. In certain situations, the computer that controls the seat may not work properly, and the air bags might not deploy when they should. If the computer doesn't recognize the seat position, the front passenger air bag, knee air bag, and active headrest might not work in a crash, which could lead to serious injury. Your BMW dealer will update the computer software for the front passenger seat, ensuring the air bags and headrest work as intended. This update is free, and you should schedule it after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2023 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.