NHTSA recall 16V832000
Air Bags · BMW of North America, LLC
Details
What's wrong: The affected vehicles may have received a replacement sensor cluster unit (scu) during a service visit. These scus have an acceleration sensor that may have been incorrectly programmed and, as a result, the scu may not accurately determine if activation and deployment of the air bags, safety belt pre-tensioners and head restraints is necessary in the event of a crash.
Why it matters: Depending on the severity of the crash, inadequate activation of the driver and/or passenger air bags, safety belt pre-tensioners and active head restraints may increase the risk of injury.
The fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the scu, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2016.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2011 Bmw 528I, 2011 Bmw 535I, 2011 Bmw 550I.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 16V832000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.