Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION — The occupant classification system in your vehicle is a sensor mat that determines if and how the passenger airbag deploys in a crash. In some cases, this mat can crack and fail, w…
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) — The PCV valve in your BMW is a small part that helps regulate the pressure in your engine. It has a heater that could malfunction and create a short circuit.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION — The occupant classification system in your vehicle uses a mat under your passenger seat to detect if there's a person or just an empty seat. Over time, this mat can crack and fail,…
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION — The sensor mat in your passenger seat is what tells your car's computer if there's a person sitting next to you. In some older BMW models, this mat can wear out and crack, making y…