Recall 21V521000: 2018–2019 BMW X3, 2019 BMW X4
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jul 8, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 138
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i and 2019 X4 xDrive30i, and X4 M40i vehicles. The front passenger seat occupant classification system may have been improperly assembled, which could result in the misclassification of the seat as unoccupied, and deactivate the front air bag.
The risk
A deactivated front air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will replace the seat foam, which includes the occupant classification system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. 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.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V521000
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Owner letters
- Sep 3, 2021
- Components
- Air bags:frontal (Airbags); Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger (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