Recall 20V243000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Report Date

20200429

Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Affected Vehicles

4 models

Defect Description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i and 540i xDrive and 2017-2018 530e xDrive vehicles. Prior exposure to excessive levels of humidity within the driver and passenger head air bag inflators may affect the proper deployment of the head air bags.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash of sufficient severity, deployment of the head air bag may be impaired and/or the igniter could separate from the inflator, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left or right head air bag, free of charge. The recall began June 24, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2017	BMW	530E
2017	BMW	530I
2017	BMW	540I
2018	BMW	530E

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