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2018-2020 BMW X3 and BMW X4 recall: inflator module

BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on March 18, 2020. It covers about 15 vehicles.

vehicles affected
15
reported
Mar 18, 2020
owners notified
May 15, 2020
related complaints
20

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 X4 xDrive30i and X4 M40i, and 2018-2020 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3M vehicles. The instrument panel casing may not have been tightened properly to the passenger air bag.
Risk
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag could damage the instrument panel and cause small pieces of the panel to strike the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel casing, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.

Recall number 20V152000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 20 complaints about airbags problems.

2018 BMW X32019 BMW X32020 BMW X32019 BMW X42020 BMW X4

Questions about recall 20V152000

Is there a recall on the 2018-2020 BMW X3 and BMW X4 inflator module?

Yes. Recall 20V152000, reported on March 18, 2020, covers about 15 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 20V152000?

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel casing, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. 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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