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NHTSA Recall 19V386000: Air bags: side/window and air bags

BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,822 vehicles. It affects 2019 BMW X7.

1,822
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2019
owners notified (July 18)
NHTSA campaign19V386000
ComponentsAIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW; AIR BAGS
Report receivedMay 23, 2019
Owner notificationJuly 18, 2019
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 X7 xDrive40i and X7 xDrive50i vehicles. The driver and passenger head air bags may not have been properly aligned with the trim during installation.

Safety risk

The head air bags may be impaired during deployment, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, reinstall the head air bags, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 2019. 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 19V386000

Make and modelModel years
BMW X72019

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.