Air bagsRecall 19V-386 · 2019 BMW X7

BMW of North America, LLC recall 19V-386 covers 1,822 2019 BMW X7 for a air bags problem, reported to NHTSA on May 23, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q4) shows 94% of affected vehicles repaired.

94%
Vehicles repaired1,709 of 1,822 · 2020 Q4
Vehicles affected1,8221 model
ReportedMay 23, 2019Owners notified Jul 18, 2019
Complaints since1Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 19V386000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 X7 xDrive40i and X7 xDrive50i vehicles. The driver and passenger head air bags may not have been properly aligned with the trim during installation.

The risk

The head air bags may be impaired during deployment, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

The fix

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, reinstall the head air bags, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 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.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

94%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2019 Q32020 Q4
1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from November 5, 2018 to April 3, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.