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BMW X7 Recall 19V386: Head airbags may deploy improperly, raising injury risk

NHTSA campaign 19V386, reported May 23, 2019, 1,822 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some 2019 BMW X7 vehicles may have had their driver and passenger head airbags installed without proper alignment with the trim. If this happens, the head airbags may be impaired during deployment, which increases the risk of injury in a crash.

BMW will notify affected owners. Authorized dealers will inspect the head airbags and, if needed, reinstall them, at no cost to you. The recall began July 18, 2019. You can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 for more information.

You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls on NHTSA's website to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 19V386BMW of North America, LLC
Component
AIR BAGS; AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 X7 xDrive40i and X7 xDrive50i vehicles. The driver and passenger head air bags may not have been properly aligned with the trim during installation.
Risk
The head air bags may be impaired during deployment, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, reinstall the head air bags, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 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 X72019