Check a VIN

2015 BMW X1 SAV recall: inflator module

BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on January 14, 2019. It covers about 12,880 vehicles.

vehicles affected
12,880
reported
Jan 14, 2019
owners notified
Mar 14, 2019
related complaints
29

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, and X1 xDrive35i vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the driver frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.

Recall number 19V016000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 29 complaints about airbags problems.

2015 BMW X1 SAV

Questions about recall 19V016000

Is there a recall on the 2015 BMW X1 SAV inflator module?

Yes. Recall 19V016000, reported on January 14, 2019, covers about 12,880 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 19V016000?

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.

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.

VIN decoder

See the problems and recalls for an exact car

Buying a used BMW X1 SAV?

Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.

Check its history