Recall 20V243000: 2017–2018 BMW 530E, 2017 BMW 530I, 2017 BMW 540I
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Apr 29, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- 33
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i and 540i xDrive and 2017-2018 530e xDrive vehicles. Prior exposure to excessive levels of humidity within the driver and passenger head air bag inflators may affect the proper deployment of the head air bags.
The risk
In the event of a crash of sufficient severity, deployment of the head air bag may be impaired and/or the igniter could separate from the inflator, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left or right head air bag, free of charge. The recall began June 24, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2017 BMW 530E
- 2018 BMW 530E
- 2017 BMW 530I
- 2017 BMW 540I
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V243000
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Owner letters
- Jun 24, 2020
- Components
- Air bags (Airbags); Air bags:frontal (Airbags); Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module (Airbags); Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module (Airbags)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology