BMW air bag control unit may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in the air bags not deploying as intended.
The short version
BMW of North America, LLC reported a problem with the air bags air bag/restraint control module. Here is what owners need to know.
The air bag control unit may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in the air bags not deploying as intended.
Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Take it to a dealer — they will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 24V-870.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2025 | BMW 530i |
| 2025 | BMW 540i |
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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Check your VINWhat 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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