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2015 BMW i3 AIR BAGS Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: High Priority

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for AIR BAGS issues.

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AIR BAGS Safety Recalls

High Priority #17V720000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The airbag in your front seat is designed to protect you in a crash. However, in some 2014-2018 i3 models, the airbag might not work as well for small adults who aren't buckled up.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're driving without a seatbelt and you're involved in a frontal crash, you could be at a higher risk of neck injury. This is because the airbag might not deploy in the best way to protect you.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the software that controls your airbag, making it work better for unbelted drivers. This repair is completely free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 BMW i3 electric and hybrid electric vehicles. Unbelted, small adult, drivers may be at a higher risk of neck injury in the event of a frontal crash. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
During a frontal impact, unbelted, small adult, drivers could be at a higher risk of neck injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the Driver air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at the dedicated i3 recall number 1-855-269-3361.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
High Priority #15V628000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The passenger air bag in your vehicle is like a safety net that inflates in a crash to protect you. In some 2014-2016 MINI Cooper and BMW i3 models, this air bag might not deploy correctly in a low-speed collision.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash and the air bag doesn't work as it should, you're at higher risk of getting hurt in the front seat.
Free Fix
Your MINI or BMW dealer will replace the faulty air bag module with a new one, free of charge. Just schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice, and it'll be done at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper two-door vehicles, 2015-2016 MINI John Cooper Works and MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper four-door vehicles and 2014-2015 BMW i3 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the passenger frontal air bag may not deploy properly in a low speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a vehicle crash, an air bag that does not deploy properly increases the risk of injury to the front seat passenger.
Original — Remedy
MINI and BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2015. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525 and BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

Other BMW i3 2015 Recalls

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall

Other BMW i3 Years

2019
1 recall
2018
3 recalls
2017
3 recalls
2016
2 recalls
2014
4 recalls

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