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Safety recall · 23V079000

Air bags: frontal BMW recall

BMW of North America reported this recall to NHTSA on February 14, 2023. It covers about 15,803 vehicles across 4 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
23V079000
Reported
Feb 14, 2023
Vehicles
15,803
Area
Airbags

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.

Contacts

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.nhtsa.gov.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized BMW dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 23V079000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
2022 BMW IX011C
2023 BMW IX012D
2022 BMW X102D
2023 BMW X106F

Questions

Is the 23V079000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. BMW of North America's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 23V079000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 23V079000 announced?

BMW of North America reported it to NHTSA on February 14, 2023. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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