2014–2018 BMW I3 recall: airbag
⚠️ What's wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 BMW i3 electric and hybrid electric vehicles. Unbelted, small adult, drivers may be at a higher risk of neck injury in the event of a frontal crash. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
💥 The risk
During a frontal impact, unbelted, small adult, drivers could be at a higher risk of neck injury.
🔧 The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the Driver air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at the dedicated i3 recall number 1-855-269-3361.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V720000
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 32,000
- Component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Owner phone
- 1-855-269-3361
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jan 12, 2018
- Built
- Sep 1, 2013 – Nov 14, 2017
- Recall started by
- OVSC
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.