2023–2024 BMW X5, BMW X6, BMW X7 +more: Air Bags recall
NHTSA campaign 23V471000 · 1,981 units potentially affected · filed Jul 10, 2023
What's wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M60i, X5 M, xDrive 50e, 2024 X6 xDrive40i, X6 M60i, X6 M, 2024 X7 xDrive40i, X7 M60i, Alpina XB7, and 2023 XM vehicles. The knee air bag (driver and/or passenger) may not have been manufactured correctly, which can result in the knee air bag not deploying as intended.
Why it matters
A knee air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will replace the knee air bag (driver and/or passenger), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V471000
- Manufacturer no.
- —
- Manufacturer
- BMW OF North America, Llc
- Component
- AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
- Units affected
- 1,981
- Report received
- Jul 10, 2023
- Owner letters
- Sep 6, 2023
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.