BMW · United States · High
BMW X5, X6 +2 more: Air bags — knee bolster
Affects BMW X5, X6, XM, X7 · 2023–2024 — about 2K vehicles.
The hazard
A knee air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury.
What to do
Dealers will replace the knee air bag (driver and/or passenger), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2023. 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