Component Description
AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
BMW of North America, LLC
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20190221
End Date Of Manufacturing
20190502
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
5079
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20190708
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
BMW of North America, LLC
Report Received Date
20190509
Record Creation Date
20190513
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2 Competition Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, and 2019 330i xDrive Sportswagon vehicles. The driver and passenger knee air bag assemblies may have been improperly folded and assembled.
Consequence Summary
An improperly folded and assembled air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing risk of injury.
Corrective Summary
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the knee air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall 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.safercar.gov.