Component
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle has a faulty air bag control unit that could prevent the air bag, seat belt pretensioners, and other safety systems from working properly in a rollover crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the safety systems don't deploy as intended, you may be at a higher risk of injury in a rollover crash.
Free Fix
BMW will replace the air bag control unit for free, and you'll be notified when it's time to schedule the repair. You can also call 1-800-525-7417 or 1-866-825-1525 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X1 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i and X2 sDrive28i, 2020 MINI Clubman Cooper S All4, 2021 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and Cooper S E) and MINI Hardtop 4 Door (Cooper and Cooper S) vehicles. Due to a problem with the rollover sensor within the air bag control unit, in the event of a rollover crash, the head air bag, seat belt pretensioners and other safety systems, may not activate.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the safety systems do not deploy as intended in a roll over crash, it may increase the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
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