Air Bag May Not Deploy Correctly – 2024 BMW X5 & X7

February 23, 2024 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 24V138000

Air Bag May Not Deploy Correctly

Instrument panel separation during air bag deployment can result in pieces of the panel striking occupants. Improper air bag deployment may not restrain an occupant as intended during a crash. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of injury.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V138

Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC

Components STRUCTURE, AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 8

 

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i and X7 xDrive40i vehicles. The instrument panel may not have been manufactured properly, which can result in improper air bag deployment or the panel separating during air bag deployment.

 

Remedy

Dealers will replace the instrument panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 16, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

 

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.

 

Check if your BMW has a Recall

 


SIB 51 05 24
2024-03-14

RECALL 24V-138: DASHBOARD

This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI B51 05 24 dated February 2024.

 

☐THIS REPAIR IS MOBILE FRIENDLY

 

What’s New:

  • Recall # added to SIB title
  • Situation updated
  • Correction, Procedure, Parts, Claim information added

 

MODEL

E-SeriesModel DescriptionProduction Date
G05X5 Sports Activity Vehicle
G07X7 Sports Activity Vehicle

 

AFFECTED VEHICLES

Vehicles which require this campaign to be completed will show it as “Open” when checked either in AIR, AWP, Campaign Summary, or Warranty Vehicle Inquiry.

Please make sure you check your dealer inventory as soon as possible.  You can see a list of affected vehicles in Inventory Campaign Details (ICD) under ROSS.

 

SITUATION

BMW AG is conducting a voluntary safety recall (effective February 9, 2024) on a certain model year 2024 BMW vehicles that were produced on January 29, 2024.

The dashboard in the affected vehicles may not have been manufactured to BMW specifications. In the event of an accident, the passenger side airbag may not deploy as intended which could increase the risk of injury to the front passenger.

 

CORRECTION

Replacement of the dashboard is necessary.

 

PROCEDURE

Replace the dashboard, following repair instructions listed in ISTA/AIR 51 45 031.

 

PARTS INFORMATION

To determine the part number below that is be installed and used for the claim submission for the specific vehicle being repaired, enter the VIN/chassis number into either ETK or AIR, this will consider the specific equipment and/or options that are fitted to the vehicle.

Part NumberDescriptionQuantity
51 45 9 633 581Dashboard Sensatec head-up display1
51 45 9 633 583Dashboard Leather head-up display1
51 45 9 634 918Dashboard Sensatech head up display1
51 45 9 633 569Instrument panel Sensatec1
51 45 9 636 224Dashboard Sensatec head-up display1
51 45 9 634 920Dashboard Leather head-up display1
51 45 7 858 922Dashboard Leather head-up display1
51 45 8 088 203Instrument panel Leather1
51 45 7 858 921Dashboard Leather head-up display1

 

Note: Small parts, such as cable straps, clips, felt strips, screws, nuts and seals, which must be replaced in accordance with ISTA repair instructions, must be selected from the Electronic Parts Catalog in accordance with the corresponding vehicle type and invoiced under the special defect code of this technical campaign.

 


February 2024

Safety Recall
24V-138
Instrument Panel
Model Year 2024
BMW X5, X7
Issue Date:  02/21/2024

 

Q1.  Which BMW Group models in the US are potentially affected by this Safety Recall?

Certain Model Year 2024 BMW X5 and X7 models in the US are potentially affected.

 

Q2.  What is the specific issue?

The instrument panel may not have been produced by the supplier to specifications.  In a crash, the front passenger air bag may not deploy as intended, which could increase the risk of injury to the front passenger.  Pieces of the instrument panel may separate, which could increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

If you are not the only driver of this vehicle, please advise all other drivers and passengers of this important information.

 

Q3.  Why are other models / vehicles not included in this Safety Recall?

Other models have an instrument panel that was produced by the supplier to specifications.

 

Q4.  Can I continue to drive my vehicle?

Yes. However, when you are notified by BMW of this Safety Recall that a remedy is available, please contact an authorized BMW center to schedule an appointment as soon as possible.  For the latest updates to this Safety Recall, please visit bmwusa.com/recall.  If you are not the only driver of this vehicle, please advise all other drivers of this important information.

 

Q5.  How did BMW Group become aware of the issue?

BMW Group became aware of the issue through its quality control procedures.

 

Q6.  How will I be informed of this Safety Recall?

Owners of potentially affected vehicles will be notified via First Class mail advising them of this Safety Recall and to schedule an appointment with an authorized BMW center as soon as possible to have the remedy performed.  For the latest updates to this Safety Recall, please visit bmwusa.com/recall.

To ensure BMW has the most up-to-date contact and vehicle information, owners should register their vehicle at bmwusa.com/myBMW.  Registration is free and will give them access to other information specific for their BMW vehicle.  Alternatively,  owners can visit bmwusa.com/recall and click on “Manage recall notices and contact information”.

 

Q7.  How will my vehicle be remedied?

The instrument panel will be replaced for free which should take several hours.

 

Q8.  Do I have to wait for BMW to contact me to have the remedy performed?

Yes.  We are in the process of implementing this Safety Recall to ensure that the necessary parts, tools, and procedures are available.  For the latest updates to this recall, please visit bmwusa.com/recall.

 

 


Chronology :

On January 27, 2024, during supplier production, an instrument panel was noticed in which the surface did not appear to meet quality standards. A second panel, with similar characteristics, was also noticed. A containment action at the supplier was implemented. An engineering investigation was initiated.

Reviews of the supplier production process were conducted. It was suggested that the resin composition used in the production of the panel be checked. Based upon results of ash testing, it was found that the panel’s resin mixture did not meet specifications during a specific production period. Further reviews, of supply chain logistics, and vehicle production / build configurations, were performed.

In early February, a vehicle stop ship at a vehicle assembly plant, and a corresponding dealer hold, were issued.

On February 15, 2024, BMW decided to conduct a voluntary safety recall.

BMW is not aware of any customer complaints, concerns, and/or instances, dealer field reports, or warranty claims that relate, or may relate, to the issue identified in this report.

BMW has not received any reports, nor is BMW otherwise aware, of any incidents, accidents or injuries that relate, or may relate, to the issue identified in this report.

 


2 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKEMODELYEAR
BMWX52024
BMWX72024

 


4 Associated Documents

Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-24V138-9805.pdf 645.429KB

 


Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-24V138-9253.PDF 215.692KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)

RCMN-24V138-2772.pdf 314.387KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-24V138-0636.pdf 198.224KB

 


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