Is the 2015 BMW X1 safe to drive?

The 2015 BMW X1 has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

Campaign 20V017000

High Priority Plain English 2020-01-15

What This Recall Means

Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

What Happened

The driver's side airbag in your vehicle is designed to protect you in the event of a crash. In certain models, the inflator inside the airbag may degrade over time, causing it to explode and send sharp metal fragments flying towards you and other passengers, putting you at risk of serious injury or death.

Risk if Unfixed

If the airbag inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments could hit you or your passengers, causing serious injuries or even fatalities.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a new one, free of charge. This repair is necessary to keep you and your passengers safe, and it's completely free. Schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #20V017000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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