BMW recalls one 2019 X5 xDrive 40i vehicle due to potential passenger air bag failure in crashes. Owners must have instrument panel replaced free by dealer.
An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
BMW is recalling one 2019 X5 xDrive 40i vehicle because the instrument panel might not deploy the passenger air bag correctly during a crash. This could increase injury risk for drivers and passengers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223545-bmw-2019-x5-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury-in.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223545-bmw-2019-x5-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury-in · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V520000
“BMW 2019 X5 Air Bag Recall: Risk of Injury in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223545-bmw-2019-x5-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury-in. Based on NHTSA recall 21V520000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V520000).
The instrument panel may have been manufactured incorrectly, which could prevent the passenger side air bag from deploying properly in a crash. This means the air bag might not inflate when needed, increasing injury risk.
Owners of the specific 2019 X5 xDrive 40i model are affected. Drivers and passengers in this vehicle are at risk if the air bag fails during a crash.
Check if your vehicle is a 2019 X5 xDrive 40i model. The recall affects only one specific vehicle, not all X5 models.
Call 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a replacement of the instrument panel.
A dealer will replace the instrument panel free of charge to fix the air bag deployment issue.
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.
Only one 2019 X5 xDrive 40i vehicle is affected by this recall.
The instrument panel may have been manufactured incorrectly, which could prevent the passenger side air bag from deploying properly in a crash.
Contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a free instrument panel replacement at a dealer.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V520000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 21V520000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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