BMW recalls 2019 X4 models with potential front air bag deactivation during crashes. Owners must have seat foam replaced free by dealers.
A deactivated front air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
BMW is recalling certain 2019 X4 models because the front passenger air bag might not deploy in a crash due to improper seat assembly. This could increase injury risk for drivers and passengers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223536-bmw-2019-x4-air-bags-risk-of-injury-in-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223536-bmw-2019-x4-air-bags-risk-of-injury-in-crash · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V521000
“BMW 2019 X4 Air Bags: Risk of Injury in Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223536-bmw-2019-x4-air-bags-risk-of-injury-in-crash. Based on NHTSA recall 21V521000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V521000).
The front passenger seat occupant classification system may be assembled incorrectly, causing the system to misclassify the seat as unoccupied. This prevents the air bag from deploying during a crash, increasing injury risk.
Owners of 2019 BMW X4 xDrive30i and M40i models are affected. Front passenger seat occupants face the highest risk of injury if the air bag fails to deploy.
Check if your 2019 X4 xDrive30i or M40i model was mailed a recall notice. The recall covers vehicles with improper seat assembly that could deactivate the front air bag.
Call 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a seat foam replacement at a dealer.
Dealers will replace the seat foam, including the occupant classification system, free of charge.
Dealers will replace the seat foam, which includes the occupant classification system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The recall addresses potential improper assembly of the seat occupant classification system, which could cause the air bag to deactivate. This is not a current issue but a potential risk in crashes.
Your 2019 X4 xDrive30i or M40i model may be affected if the front passenger seat occupant classification system was improperly assembled.
The recall notice was mailed on September 3, 2021, but there is no specific deadline for the repair.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V521000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 21V521000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the seat foam, which includes the occupant classification system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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