BMW affected vehicles may have received a replacement Sensor Cluster Unit (SCU) during a service visit.
The short version
BMW of North America, LLC reported a problem with the frontal sensor/control module-inactive. Here is what owners need to know.
The affected vehicles may have received a replacement Sensor Cluster Unit (SCU) during a service visit. These SCUs have an acceleration sensor that may have been incorrectly programmed and, as a result, the SCU may not accurately determine if activation and deployment of the air bags, safety belt pre-tensioners and head restraints is necessary in the event of a crash.
Depending on the severity of the crash, inadequate activation of the driver and/or passenger air bags, safety belt pre-tensioners and active head restraints may increase the risk of injury.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the SCU, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 16V-832.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2011 | BMW 528i |
| 2011 | BMW 535i |
| 2011 | BMW 550i |
What changed
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