9Affected configurations shown2,158Potential units affected30.4%Latest completion context
What can happen
Safety consequence
Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.
What fixes it
Official remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will repair the occupant detection mat to eliminate the possibility that it may crack, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 1, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall lifecycle
Repair completion history
Campaign-level completion reporting. This does not determine whether a particular VIN has been repaired.
2017-3
0.0%
2017-4
0.0%
2018-1
0.0%
2018-2
0.0%
2018-3
0.0%
2018-4
0.0%
Affected vehicles
Vehicle configurations connected to 17V428000
2006 BMW 325IOpen vehicle record →2006 BMW 550IOpen vehicle record →2006 BMW 325XIOpen vehicle record →2006 BMW 530XIOpen vehicle record →2006 BMW 330XIOpen vehicle record →2006 BMW 525IOpen vehicle record →2006 BMW 330IOpen vehicle record →2006 BMW 525XIOpen vehicle record →2006 BMW 530IOpen vehicle record →
Owner action
Campaign pages describe the public recall record. To determine whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall, use your VIN and verify the current status through NHTSA.