BMW X3, X4: Electrical system — instrument cluster/panel

Affects BMW X3, X4 · 2018–2020 — about 15 vehicles.

The hazard

In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag could damage the instrument panel and cause small pieces of the panel to strike the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel casing, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational