Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published December 5, 2024
BMW 2025 X4 Air Bag Recall: Risk of Injury from Damaged Deployment
BMW is recalling 2025 X4 models with a potential crack in the inner-left roof frame that could damage air bags during deployment. Owners should contact dealers for free repairs.
An air bag that is damaged during deployment can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
BMW is recalling certain 2025 X4 models due to a possible crack in the inner-left roof frame that could damage the air bag during a crash. This could increase injury risk if the air bag is damaged while deploying. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/215658-bmw-2025-x4-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury-from.
“BMW 2025 X4 Air Bag Recall: Risk of Injury from Damaged Deployment.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/215658-bmw-2025-x4-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury-from. Based on NHTSA recall #24V910000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V910000).
BMW of North America, LLC recalled certain 2025 X4 vehicles due to a potentially cracked inner-left roof frame that can damage the head air bag during deployment, increasing injury risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on December 5, 2024.
How to tell if you have it
BMW X4, 2025
What to do
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair the inner-left roof frame free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The hazard
The inner-left roof frame near the head air bag may have a crack that can damage the head air bag during deployment, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show BMW of North America, LLC has 291 other recalls on file since October 12, 2009. Recent similar recalls include a power loss risk for the BMW 750e XDrive (August 12, 2026) and a steering control risk for the BMW X3 (August 12, 2026). Other recent air bag recalls of similar products include the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC (March 27, 2026), the Mercedes-Benz Metris (June 2, 2026), and the Hyundai Elantra N (April 21, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2025 X4 xDrive 30i, X4 M40i, or X4 M model has a crack in the inner-left roof frame near the head air bag. The recall was issued for vehicles sold in the U.S. starting January 2025.
Brand
BMW
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact BMW Customer Service
Call 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a repair with a dealer.
Get Free Repair Inspection
Dealers will inspect and repair the inner-left roof frame if necessary at no cost.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect and if necessary, repair the inner-left roof frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 54 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
3Added to GovInfoNow
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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