Air bags: air bag/restraint control moduleRecall 24V-870 · BMW vehicles
BMW of North America, LLC recall 24V-870 covers 3 BMW vehicles for a air bags: air bag/restraint control module problem, reported to NHTSA on November 19, 2024. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q4) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 24V870000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 530i and 540i xDrive vehicles. The air bag control unit may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in the air bags not deploying as intended.
The risk
Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increases the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will replace the air bag control unit, 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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.