NHTSA Recall 23V079000: Air bags: frontal
BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 15,803 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the BMW IX.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V079000 |
|---|---|
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL |
| Report received | February 14, 2023 |
| Owner notification | April 14, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60 and 2022-2023 X1 xDrive28i vehicles. The front driver's air bag may have been manufactured incorrectly and may not deploy as intended during a crash.
Safety risk
A driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 14, 2023. 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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 23V079000
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.