NHTSA Recall 20V283000: Curtain (air bags) and 2 other components
BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 76 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the BMW X1.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V283000 |
|---|---|
| Components | AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW › CURTAIN; AIR BAGS › AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE; AIR BAGS |
| Report received | May 20, 2020 |
| Owner notification | July 17, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X1 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i and X2 sDrive28i, 2020 MINI Clubman Cooper S All4, 2021 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and Cooper S E) and MINI Hardtop 4 Door (Cooper and Cooper S) vehicles. Due to a problem with the rollover sensor within the air bag control unit, in the event of a rollover crash, the head air bag, seat belt pretensioners and other safety systems, may not activate.
Safety risk
If the safety systems do not deploy as intended in a roll over crash, it may increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
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 20V283000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW X1 | 2020 |
| BMW X2 | 2020 |
| MINI Cooper | 2020, 2021 |
| MINI Cooper S | 2020, 2021 |
| MINI Cooper S Clubman | 2020 |
| MINI Jcw Convertible | 2021 |
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.