2016-2019 BMW X1 recall: roof and pillars
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on May 9, 2019. It covers about 106,182 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 106,182
- reported
- May 9, 2019
- owners notified
- Sep 27, 2019
- related complaints
- 62
Structure: body: roof and pillars
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2019 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles. In the event of a crash where the occupants head contacts the B-pillar, the pillar may not absorb an adequate amount of the impact. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the insufficient impact absorption can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vertical trim pieces on the upper portion of the interior B-Pillars, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 1, 2019. Second notices will be sent as parts become available, starting on September 27, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 19V349000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 62 complaints about body problems.
Questions about recall 19V349000
Is there a recall on the 2016-2019 BMW X1 roof and pillars?
Yes. Recall 19V349000, reported on May 9, 2019, covers about 106,182 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 19V349000?
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vertical trim pieces on the upper portion of the interior B-Pillars, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 1, 2019. Second notices will be sent as parts become available, starting on September 27, 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.
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