BMW X5 (2019) Recall: Sun Visor Labels May Cause Crash Injury Risk
BMW recalls 2019 X5 xDrive40i and xDrive50i models with sun visors lacking proper airbag warning labels, risking occupant injury in crashes. Owners must have visors inspected and replaced if needed.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
BMW is recalling certain 2019 X5 models because sun visors might not have correct airbag warning labels. This could increase injury risk during crashes if occupants don't follow proper restraint guidelines. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223538-bmw-x5-2019-recall-sun-visor-labels-may-cause-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223538-bmw-x5-2019-recall-sun-visor-labels-may-cause-crash · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V918000
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“BMW X5 (2019) Recall: Sun Visor Labels May Cause Crash Injury Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223538-bmw-x5-2019-recall-sun-visor-labels-may-cause-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #18V918000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V918000).
Why it’s dangerous
The sun visors may have incorrect or missing airbag warning labels. This means occupants might not know how to properly use seat belts during crashes, increasing injury risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 BMW X5 xDrive40i and xDrive50i vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers using these vehicles are most at risk if the sun visors lack proper airbag warning labels.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2019 BMW X5 xDrive40i or xDrive50i has sun visors with missing or incorrect airbag warning labels. The recall started January 4, 2019.
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What to do — step by step
Inspect Sun Visors
Have your driver and passenger sun visors checked by a BMW dealer for correct airbag warning labels.
Replace Visors if Needed
If the visors have incorrect or missing labels, BMW will replace them free of charge.
What NHTSA says to do
BMW notified owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger sun visor, replacing the visors as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 4, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 16 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V918000 (December 19, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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