Component
AIR BAGS
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The front passenger knee air bag in your vehicle is a safety feature that inflates to protect your knees in a crash. In certain 2023-2024 models, this air bag might not deploy as planned.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag doesn't inflate as it should, you could be at risk of serious injury in a crash. This is a critical safety issue that should be addressed right away.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will swap out the faulty air bag with a new one that works correctly, and this repair is completely free. You should schedule the fix as soon as you get your recall notice.
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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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