CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2011 BMW 528i, 528xi, 535i, 535xi, 550i and 550xi vehicles manufactured March 1, 2010, through August 31, 2011. The affected vehicles may have received a replacement Sensor Cluster Unit (SCU) during a service visit. These SCUs have an acceleration sensor that may have been incorrectly programmed and, as a result, the SCU may not accurately determine if activation and deployment of the air bags, safety belt pre-tensioners and head restraints is necessary in the event of a crash.
- Risk
- Depending on the severity of the crash, inadequate activation of the driver and/or passenger air bags, safety belt pre-tensioners and active head restraints may increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the SCU, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2016. 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.
What this recall means for you
A replacement sensor control unit installed in some of these vehicles during a service visit may have been incorrectly programmed. The unit's acceleration sensor could fail to accurately judge whether the front air bags, seat belt pre-tensioners and active head restraints should activate in a crash.
If these systems do not activate or deploy properly, occupants may face a greater risk of injury, depending on how severe the crash is.
BMW will notify affected owners, and an authorized dealer will replace the sensor control unit at no cost. You can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 and check your vehicle identification number for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW 528i | 2011 |
|---|---|
| BMW 535i | 2011 |
| BMW 550i | 2011 |