NHTSA Recall 16V914000: Air bags
BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,506 vehicles. It affects 18 models including the BMW 430I.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V914000 |
|---|---|
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Report received | December 20, 2016 |
| Owner notification | February 10, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, M5 and 535d vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
Safety risk
If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. 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.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V914000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW 430I | 2017 |
| BMW 440I | 2017 |
| BMW 528I | 2016 |
| BMW 535D | 2016 |
| BMW 535I | 2016, 2017 |
| BMW 550I | 2016 |
| BMW 640I | 2017 |
| BMW 650I | 2017 |
| BMW I3 | 2017 |
| BMW I8 | 2017 |
| BMW M4 | 2017 |
| BMW M5 | 2016 |
| BMW M6 | 2017 |
| BMW X1 Sav | 2017 |
| MINI Clubman | 2017 |
| MINI Cooper | 2017 |
| MINI Cooper S | 2017 |
| Rolls-Royce Dawn | 2017 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.