Component
AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's knee air bag is a safety feature that deploys to protect your legs in a collision. In some 2019-2020 models, the air bag wasn't assembled correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag doesn't deploy as intended, you could be at risk of serious injury. This is a critical safety issue that requires immediate attention.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty knee air bag with a new one, at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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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 →