NHTSA recall 23V797000
Air Bags · BMW of North America, LLC
November 24, 2023report date
486units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Why it matters: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Dealers will replace the driver's front air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2024.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2014 Bmw X3, 2014 Bmw X4, 2015 Bmw X4, 2014 Bmw X5.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 23V797000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.