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NHTSA Recall 17V062000: Inflator module (air bags)

BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 16,771 vehicles. It affects 2016–2017 BMW X1 Sav.

16,771
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2017
owners notified (February 10)
NHTSA campaign17V062000
ComponentAIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE
Report receivedJanuary 26, 2017
Owner notificationFebruary 10, 2017
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 X1 xDrive28i and X1 sDrive28i vehicles. The affected vehicles have an instrument panel that may not allow the front passenger air bag to deploy properly in the event of a crash.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag does not deploy properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel, free of charge. The recall began May 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 17V062000

Make and modelModel years
BMW X1 Sav2016, 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.