2017-2018 BMW 530E, BMW 530I and others recall: inflator module
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on April 29, 2020. It covers about 33 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 33
- reported
- Apr 29, 2020
- owners notified
- Jun 24, 2020
- related complaints
- 18
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i and 540i xDrive and 2017-2018 530e xDrive vehicles. Prior exposure to excessive levels of humidity within the driver and passenger head air bag inflators may affect the proper deployment of the head air bags.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash of sufficient severity, deployment of the head air bag may be impaired and/or the igniter could separate from the inflator, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left or right head air bag, free of charge. The recall began June 24, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 20V243000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 18 complaints about airbags problems.
Questions about recall 20V243000
Is there a recall on the 2017-2018 BMW 530E, BMW 530I and others inflator module?
Yes. Recall 20V243000, reported on April 29, 2020, covers about 33 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 20V243000?
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left or right head air bag, free of charge. The recall began June 24, 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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