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BMW X3 Recall 19V291: Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy Properly

NHTSA campaign 19V291, reported April 10, 2019, 50 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2019 BMW X3 and X4 vehicles may have an instrument panel assembly that was improperly manufactured. This could affect how the front passenger airbag deploys in a crash.

If the passenger airbag does not deploy properly, a passenger faces an increased risk of injury in a collision. Owners should take this recall seriously, especially if a passenger frequently rides in the front seat.

BMW will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will replace the instrument panel assembly free of charge. You can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 for more information, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 19V291BMW of North America, LLC
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X4 M40i vehicles. The instrument panel assembly may have been improperly manufactured, possibly affecting the deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag.
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
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. 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

BMW X32019
BMW X42019