BMW front passenger seat occupant classification system may have been improperly assembled, which could result in the misclassification of the seat as unoccupied, and deactivate the front air bag.
The short version
BMW of North America, LLC reported a problem with the occupant classification front passenger. Here is what owners need to know.
The front passenger seat occupant classification system may have been improperly assembled, which could result in the misclassification of the seat as unoccupied, and deactivate the front air bag.
A deactivated front air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Take it to a dealer — they will replace the seat foam, which includes the occupant classification system, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 21V-521.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2018–2019 | BMW X3 |
| 2019 | BMW X4 |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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