Vehicle recall 17V062000 · January 26, 2017
2016-2017 BMW X1 SAV
The affected vehicles have an instrument panel that may not allow the front passenger air bag to deploy properly in the event of a crash.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 X1 xDrive28i and X1 sDrive28i vehicles. The affected vehicles have an instrument panel that may not allow the front passenger air bag to deploy properly in the event of a crash.
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag does not deploy properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel, free of charge. The recall began May 2017. 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.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V062000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 26, 2017
- Filed by
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Owner notification
- February 10, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 16,771
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- BMW X1 SAV (2016-2017): 2017, 2016
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