NHTSA Recall 21V520000: Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system) and air bags: frontal
BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1 vehicles. It affects 2019 BMW X5.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V520000 |
|---|---|
| Components | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; AIR BAGS › FRONTAL |
| Report received | July 8, 2021 |
| Owner notification | July 26, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2019 X5 xDrive 40i vehicle. The instrument panel may not have been manufactured correctly, which could prevent the passenger side air bag from deploying properly in a crash.
Safety risk
An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
A dealer will replace the instrument panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 26, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
The owner 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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V520000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW X5 | 2019 |
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.