2018-2019 BMW X3 and BMW X4 recall: front passenger
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on July 8, 2021. It covers about 138 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 138
- reported
- Jul 8, 2021
- owners notified
- Sep 3, 2021
- related complaints
- 9
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i and 2019 X4 xDrive30i, and X4 M40i vehicles. The front passenger seat occupant classification system may have been improperly assembled, which could result in the misclassification of the seat as unoccupied, and deactivate the front air bag.
- Risk
- A deactivated front air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the seat foam, which includes the occupant classification system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 21V521000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 9 complaints about airbags problems.
Questions about recall 21V521000
Is there a recall on the 2018-2019 BMW X3 and BMW X4 front passenger?
Yes. Recall 21V521000, reported on July 8, 2021, covers about 138 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 21V521000?
Dealers will replace the seat foam, which includes the occupant classification system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. 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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