Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The front passenger seat occupant classification system in your vehicle determines whether the airbag should deploy in case of a crash. In some 2018-2019 X3 and X4 models, this system might have been assembled incorrectly, which could mean the airbag won't turn on when it's supposed to.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag doesn't deploy in a crash, you could be at risk of serious injury. This is a critical safety issue that you should address as soon as possible.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the seat foam, which includes the occupant classification system, at no charge to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i and 2019 X4 xDrive30i, and X4 M40i vehicles. The front passenger seat occupant classification system may have been improperly assembled, which could result in the misclassification of the seat as unoccupied, and deactivate the front air bag.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A deactivated front air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the seat foam, which includes the occupant classification system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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