Passenger side: inflator moduleRecall 19V-291 · BMW vehicles
BMW of North America, LLC recall 19V-291 covers 50 BMW vehicles for a passenger side: inflator module problem, reported to NHTSA on April 10, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q3) shows 82% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V291000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X4 M40i vehicles. The instrument panel assembly may have been improperly manufactured, possibly affecting the deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag.
The risk
If the front passenger air bag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash, the occupant has an increased risk of injury.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. 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
82%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.