BMW Recalls 2024 X5 and X7 SUVs Due to Potential Airbag Deployment Issue

 Air Bag May Not Deploy Correctly

Instrument panel separation during air bag deployment can result in pieces of the panel striking occupants. Improper air bag deployment may not restrain an occupant as intended during a crash. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V138000

Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC

Components STRUCTURE, AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 8

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i and X7 xDrive40i vehicles. The instrument panel may not have been manufactured properly, which can result in improper air bag deployment or the panel separating during air bag deployment.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the instrument panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 16, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

2 Affected Products 

Vehicles

MAKE	MODEL	YEAR
BMW	X5	2024
BMW	X7	2024