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BMW X3 Recall 24V856: Right Curtain Airbag May Deploy Late or Improperly

NHTSA campaign 24V856, reported November 12, 2024, 2 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A gas generator in the right-side head curtain airbag may have been assembled incorrectly. This could cause the airbag to activate late or deploy improperly in a crash, raising the risk of injury to occupants.

Dealers will inspect the right-side head curtain airbag and replace it if needed. The repair is free of charge. These vehicles have not been sold from dealer inventory, so no owner letters will be mailed. If you own one, you can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 and check your VIN for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 24V856BMW of North America, LLC
Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 X3 30 xDrive vehicles. The gas generator in the right-side head curtain air bag may have been assembled incorrectly.
Risk
An incorrectly assembled air bag can result in delayed activation or improper deployment of the head curtain air bag, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the right-side head curtain air bag, if necessary, free of charge. The vehicles have not been sold from dealer inventory and therefore no owner letters will be mailed. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners may 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 X32025