Component
AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's knee air bag is a safety cushion that deploys in a crash to protect your legs. In some 2019-2020 BMW models, this air bag might not be properly assembled.
Risk if Unfixed
If your air bag doesn't deploy as it should in a crash, you could suffer more serious injuries to your legs or even other parts of your body.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty knee air bag with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule a repair as soon as you get the recall notice to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2 Competition Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, and 2019 330i xDrive Sportswagon vehicles. The driver and passenger knee air bag assemblies may have been improperly folded and assembled.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An improperly folded and assembled air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the knee air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →