NHTSAGeneral Alert
BMW of North America, LLC - Air Bag May Not Deploy Correctly
Published: February 23, 2024Recall ID: 24V138000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Instrument panel separation during air bag deployment can result in pieces of the panel striking occupants. Improper air bag deployment may not restrain an occupant as intended during a crash. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i and X7 xDrive40i vehicles. The instrument panel may not have been manufactured properly, which can result in improper air bag deployment or the panel separating during air bag deployment.
Affected Products
Air Bag May Not Deploy Correctly
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Air Bag May Not Deploy Correctly |
| Nhtsa id | 24V138000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V138000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Defect summary | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i and X7 xDrive40i vehicles. The instrument panel may not have been manufactured properly, which can result in improper air bag deployment or the panel separating during air bag deployment. |
| Completion rate | 100.00 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will replace the instrument panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| Consequence summary | Instrument panel separation during air bag deployment can result in pieces of the panel striking occupants. Improper air bag deployment may not restrain an occupant as intended during a crash. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 8 |
| Report received date | 2024-02-23T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |