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WarningCampaign #24V138000Structure / Body

BMW Recalls Multiple Models: STRUCTURE

Vehicle Identity

Vehicle
2024 BMW X5
Component
STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD
Vehicle bodies on an automobile assembly line — representative photo for NHTSA structure/body recall
Vehicle bodies on an automobile assembly line (representative file photo of the affected component). Specific vehicle: see recall details below. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.5).

Affected Vehicles

  • 2024 BMW X5
  • 2024 BMW X7

Recall 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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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

411 Press Analysis

NHTSA has issued a recall for the 2024 BMW X5 involving structure:interior panels:dashboard, reported on February 23, 2024. 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. Owners of affected vehicles should contact their dealer to schedule the recall repair. Dealers will replace the instrument panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Use your VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls to verify whether your vehicle is affected by this recall.

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