Air bagsRecall 17V-115 · BMW and Rolls-Royce vehicles
BMW of North America, LLC recall 17V-115 covers 292 BMW and Rolls-Royce vehicles for a air bags problem, reported to NHTSA on February 23, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q3) shows 70% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V115000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive and M4 vehicles and Rolls-Royce Dawn vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat-mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
The risk
If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began April 17, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
70%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.