An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Air Bags — Frontal — Driver Side — Inflator Module

Date Announced

JAN 14, 2019

Vehicles Affected

12,880

NHTSA Campaign #

19V016000

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (11)

• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - BMW Recall 19V-XXX: Driver's Front Air Bag Module E84 (X1)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall Acknowledgement
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-1
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-4