NHTSA Recall 18V533000: Inflator module (air bags)
BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the BMW 430I.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V533000 |
|---|---|
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE |
| Report received | August 15, 2018 |
| Owner notification | August 16, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one each of 2019 BMW 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, 440i xDrive Gran Coupe and 430i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been incorrectly manufactured, potentially affecting the air bag deployment performance in the event of a crash.
Safety risk
If the front passenger air bag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash, the occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
All affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge.
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 18V533000
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.