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BMW X5 Recall 21V520: Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly in Crash

NHTSA campaign 21V520, reported July 8, 2021, 1 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The instrument panel on this vehicle may not have been manufactured correctly. If so, the passenger side front air bag could fail to deploy properly during a crash.

An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury to the front passenger in a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and schedule the repair promptly.

An authorized dealer will replace the instrument panel free of charge. Owners who received a notification letter mailed July 26, 2021, can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V520BMW of North America, LLC
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2019 X5 xDrive 40i vehicle. The instrument panel may not have been manufactured correctly, which could prevent the passenger side air bag from deploying properly in a crash.
Risk
An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
A dealer will replace the instrument panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 26, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
The owner 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

BMW X52019