BMW 2019 X7 Air Bags May Not Deploy Properly - Recall
BMW is recalling 2019 X7 models with potentially misaligned head air bags that could increase injury risk during deployment. Owners must contact BMW for free air bag inspection and repair.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The head air bags may be impaired during deployment, increasing the risk of injury.
What happened, in plain English
BMW is recalling certain 2019 X7 vehicles because the driver and passenger head air bags may not have been properly aligned during installation. This could increase injury risk if the air bags deploy incorrectly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223549-bmw-2019-x7-air-bags-may-not-deploy-properly-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223549-bmw-2019-x7-air-bags-may-not-deploy-properly-recall · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V386000
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“BMW 2019 X7 Air Bags May Not Deploy Properly - Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223549-bmw-2019-x7-air-bags-may-not-deploy-properly-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #19V386000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V386000).
Why it’s dangerous
The head air bags may not deploy properly due to improper alignment during installation. This could cause the air bags to not inflate correctly during a collision, increasing injury risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 BMW X7 xDrive40i and xDrive50i models are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles are at risk if the air bags deploy incorrectly.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2019 X7 xDrive40i or xDrive50i model has the recall. BMW started notifying owners on July 18, 2019.
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What to do — step by step
Contact BMW Customer Service
Call 1-800-525-7417 to schedule air bag inspection and repair if needed.
What NHTSA says to do
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, reinstall the head air bags, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 56 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 #19V386000 (May 23, 2019)
- 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.