Recall 23V797000: 2014–2015 BMW X4 and 2 other models
- Report received
- Nov 24, 2023
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Potentially affected
- 486vehicles
- Model years
- 2014–2015
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014 X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, X5 sDrive35i, X5 xDrive35i, and 2015 X4 xDrive35i vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Possible consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver's front air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2014 BMW X386 complaints
- 2014 BMW X40 complaints
- 2015 BMW X418 complaints
- 2014 BMW X599 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.