BMW X1 2016-2017 Air Bag Recall: Risk of Injury in Crashes
BMW is recalling certain 2016-2017 X1 models due to potential front passenger air bag deployment issues in crashes. Owners should contact BMW for free instrument panel replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag does not deploy properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
What happened, in plain English
BMW is recalling some 2016-2017 X1 vehicles because their instrument panels might prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying properly during a crash. This could increase injury risk if the air bag doesn't activate when needed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225632-bmw-x1-2016-2017-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225632-bmw-x1-2016-2017-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V062000
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“BMW X1 2016-2017 Air Bag Recall: Risk of Injury in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225632-bmw-x1-2016-2017-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury. Based on NHTSA recall #17V062000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V062000).
Why it’s dangerous
The instrument panel design may prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying correctly during a crash. This could lead to increased injury risk if the air bag fails to activate when needed.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016-2017 BMW X1 xDrive28i and X1 sDrive28i models are affected. Front passenger occupants are at higher risk during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2016-2017 BMW X1 xDrive28i and X1 sDrive28i models. The recall began in May 2017 and affects vehicles sold in the U.S.
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What to do — step by step
Contact BMW
Reach out to BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a free instrument panel replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel, free of charge. The recall began May 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
- 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 #17V062000 (January 26, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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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