CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one each of 2019 BMW 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, 440i xDrive Gran Coupe and 430i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been incorrectly manufactured, potentially affecting the air bag deployment performance in the event of a crash.
- Risk
- If the front passenger air bag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash, the occupant has an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- All affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge.
- 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
The front passenger airbag inflator may have been manufactured incorrectly, so the airbag could fail to deploy properly during a crash.
If the front passenger airbag does not deploy as designed in a collision, the passenger faces a higher risk of injury. Affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory, so the problem should be corrected before the car is sold. If you own one of these vehicles, check your VIN for open recalls and contact an authorized BMW dealer. The dealer will replace the front passenger airbag module free of charge.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW 430i | 2019 |
|---|---|
| BMW 440i | 2019 |