Component
AIR BAGS
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The front passenger knee air bag in your vehicle is designed to protect you in the event of a crash. Unfortunately, in certain 2023-2024 models, this air bag might not deploy properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash and the front passenger knee air bag doesn't work as it should, you could be more likely to get hurt. This is a serious safety concern that we want to address right away.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty knee air bag with a new one, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice, and it will be done free of charge.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 BMW XM, 2024 BMW X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M60i, X5 M, X5 xDrive50e, X6 xDrive40i, X6 M60i, X6 M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 M60i, and Alpina XB7 vehicles. The front passenger knee air bag may not deploy as intended.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the front passenger knee air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2023. Owners may contact BMW's customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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