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BMW X1 Recall 23V079: Driver's Front Airbag May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash

NHTSA campaign 23V079, reported February 14, 2023, 15,803 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain BMW vehicles may have a driver's front air bag that was manufactured incorrectly. In a crash, the air bag may not deploy as intended, which increases the risk of injury to the driver.

Authorized BMW dealers will replace the driver's front air bag at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 14, 2023. If you have questions, you 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 23V079BMW of North America, LLC
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60 and 2022-2023 X1 xDrive28i vehicles. The front driver's air bag may have been manufactured incorrectly and may not deploy as intended during a crash.
Risk
A driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 14, 2023. 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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

BMW IX20222023
BMW X120222023