Vehicle recall 21V520000 · July 8, 2021
2019 BMW X5
The instrument panel may not have been manufactured correctly, which could prevent the passenger side air bag from deploying properly in 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 one 2019 X5 xDrive 40i vehicle. The instrument panel may not have been manufactured correctly, which could prevent the passenger side air bag from deploying properly in a crash.
- Consequence
- An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- A dealer will replace the instrument panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 26, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- Notes
- The owner 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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V520000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 8, 2021
- Filed by
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Owner notification
- July 26, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel; Air bags › Frontal
Vehicles covered
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