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BMW gas generator in the right-side head curtain air bag may have been assembled incorrectly.

NHTSA campaign 24V-856 · Reported November 12, 2024 · 2 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
BMW X3
VEHICLES AFFECTED
2
REMEDY
Dealers will inspect and replace the right-side head curtain air bag, if necessary, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

BMW of North America, LLC reported a problem with the side/window curtain. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The gas generator in the right-side head curtain air bag may have been assembled incorrectly.

WHY IT MATTERS

An incorrectly assembled air bag can result in delayed activation or improper deployment of the head curtain air bag, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will inspect and replace the right-side head curtain air bag, if necessary, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 24V-856.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2025BMW X3

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.

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