NHTSA Recall 17V428000: Occupant classification (air bags)
BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,158 vehicles. It affects 9 models including the BMW 325I.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V428000 |
|---|---|
| Component | AIR BAGS › SENSOR › OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION |
| Report received | July 6, 2017 |
| Owner notification | September 1, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
BMW of North America, Inc. (BMW) is recalling certain 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, and 550i vehicles equipped with the Sport Seat option and certain 2006 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i vehicles with standard seats. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if, and how, the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure.
Safety risk
Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.
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.
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 17V428000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW 325I | 2006 |
| BMW 325XI | 2006 |
| BMW 330I | 2006 |
| BMW 330XI | 2006 |
| BMW 525I | 2006 |
| BMW 525XI | 2006 |
| BMW 530I | 2006 |
| BMW 530XI | 2006 |
| BMW 550I | 2006 |
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.