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20V-243

Apr 29

BMW

Prior exposure to excessive levels of humidity within the driver and passenger head air bag inflators may affect the proper deployment of the head…

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Part replacement

20V-185

Mar 26

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Constant-velocity joint which transfers power between the transfer case and the rear drive shaft, may become damaged, possibly resulting in loss…

Powertrain

8,536

Part replacement

20V-166

Mar 19

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Brake fluid reservoir cap may not clearly state the required type of brake fluid and the process for filling the reservoir, possibly leading to an…

Brakes

365

Part replacement

20V-165

Mar 19

BMW

Pivot pin that connects the final drive to the swing arm may be damaged, causing the connection between the final drive and swing arm to loosen

Powertrain

Part replacement

20V-164

Mar 19

BMW

Sensors in the front seat belt buckles may inaccurately detect a belted occupant as unbelted, possibly causing the air bag and seat belt…

Seat belts

3,316

Part replacement

20E-013

Mar 19

BMW

Brake fluid reservoir cap may not clearly state the required type of brake fluid and the process for filling the reservoir, possibly leading to an…

Brakes

Part replacement

20V-152

Mar 18

BMW

Instrument panel casing may not have been tightened properly to the passenger air bag

Airbags

Part replacement

20V-146

Mar 12

BMW

Brake light may flash instead of remain steady during emergency braking

Lighting

4,026

Software update

20V-095

Feb 19

BMW

Rear spoiler may detach

Structure

550

Part replacement

20V-094

Feb 19

BMW

Third brake light may become loose, possibly allowing the light to detach from the vehicle

Lighting

2,728

Part replacement

Campaign 20V-243

Prior exposure to excessive levels of humidity within the driver and passenger head air bag inflators may affect the proper deployment of the head…

Manufacturer: BMW
Filed: April 29, 2020
Component: Airbags
Vehicles affected: 33
Remedy: Part replacement
Recall type: Vehicle

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i and 540i xDrive and 2017-2018 530e xDrive vehicles. Prior exposure to excessive levels of humidity within the driver and passenger head air bag inflators may affect the proper deployment of the head air bags.

Consequence

In the event of a crash of sufficient severity, deployment of the head air bag may be impaired and/or the igniter could separate from the inflator, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left or right head air bag, free of charge. The recall began June 24, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Affected models

BMW 530E 2017 to 2018 BMW 530I 2017 BMW 540I 2017

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