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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 23V079📅 Feb 15, 2023

2022–2023 BMW IX & 2022–2023 BMW X1 recall: airbag

⚠️ What's wrong

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60 and 2022-2023 X1 xDrive28i vehicles. The front driver's air bag may have been manufactured incorrectly and may not deploy as intended during a crash.

💥 The risk

A driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended during a crash increases the risk of injury.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 14, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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
23V079000
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
15,803
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Owner phone
1-800-525-7417
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 14, 2023
Recall started by
MFR
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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 23V079 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 23V079?

2022–2023 BMW IX & 2022–2023 BMW X1. 15,803 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized BMW dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-525-7417.