Air bags: frontalRecall 23V-079 · BMW vehicles
BMW of North America, LLC recall 23V-079 covers 15,803 BMW vehicles for a air bags: frontal problem, reported to NHTSA on February 14, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q2) shows 99% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 23V079000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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.
The risk
A driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended during a crash increases the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
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
99%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.