BMW 530I, 540I Xdrive: Air bags — air bag/restraint control module

Affects BMW 530I, 540I Xdrive · 2025 — about 3 vehicles.

The hazard

Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increases the risk of injury.

What to do

Dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The vehicles have not been sold from dealer inventory and therefore no owner letters will be mailed. 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