Recall 17V720000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Report Date

20171116

Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Affected Vehicles

5 models

Defect Description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 BMW i3 electric and hybrid electric vehicles. Unbelted, small adult, drivers may be at a higher risk of neck injury in the event of a frontal crash. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety Consequence

During a frontal impact, unbelted, small adult, drivers could be at a higher risk of neck injury.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the Driver air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at the dedicated i3 recall number 1-855-269-3361.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2014	BMW	I3
2015	BMW	I3
2016	BMW	I3
2017	BMW	I3
2018	BMW	I3

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.