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2017 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
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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The airbag system in your i3 is designed to protect you in a severe crash. However, in certain models from 2014-2018, the system might not deploy correctly for unbuckled drivers, leaving them at risk of neck injury.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're driving your i3 without wearing a seatbelt and get into a frontal crash, you could be more likely to suffer a neck injury. This is because the airbag might not deploy properly to help protect you.
Free Fix
BMW will update the airbag control unit software in your i3 at no cost to you. Your dealer will make this update to ensure your airbag system works as designed to keep you safe in case of a crash.
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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 #16V914000 Plain English
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AIR BAGS

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The seat-mounted air bag in your vehicle is a safety feature that deploys in a crash to protect you from injury. In certain models, the device that makes it inflate might not work as intended.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, the air bag won't deploy, which means you're at greater risk of serious injury in a crash. This is a serious issue that could have a significant impact on your safety.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty air bag module with a reliable one at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

Other BMW i3 2017 Recalls

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall

Other BMW i3 Years

2019
1 recall
2018
3 recalls
2016
2 recalls
2015
3 recalls
2014
4 recalls

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