2014-2018 BMW I3 recall: frontal
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on November 16, 2017. It covers about 32,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 32,000
- reported
- Nov 16, 2017
- owners notified
- Jan 12, 2018
- related complaints
- 25
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 BMW i3 electric and hybrid electric vehicles. Unbelted, small adult, drivers may be at a higher risk of neck injury in the event of a frontal crash. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- During a frontal impact, unbelted, small adult, drivers could be at a higher risk of neck injury.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the Driver air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at the dedicated i3 recall number 1‑855‑269‑3361.
Recall number 17V720000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 25 complaints about airbags problems.
Questions about recall 17V720000
Is there a recall on the 2014-2018 BMW I3 frontal?
Yes. Recall 17V720000, reported on November 16, 2017, covers about 32,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 17V720000?
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the Driver air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at the dedicated i3 recall number 1‑855‑269‑3361.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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