BMW is recalling certain 2018-2020 X3 models due to potential airbag deployment causing instrument panel damage and injury risk during crashes.
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag could damage the instrument panel and cause small pieces of the panel to strike the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
BMW is recalling specific 2018-2020 X3 models where the instrument panel casing may not be properly tightened to the airbag. This could cause small panel pieces to strike occupants during a crash, increasing injury risk.
During a crash that requires airbag deployment, the instrument panel casing may not be securely attached to the airbag. This can cause the panel to break and release small pieces that could strike the driver or passengers, increasing injury risk.
Owners of 2018-2020 BMW X3 models with the specific trim levels mentioned in the recall notice are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles face the highest risk during crashes.
Check if your vehicle is a 2018-2020 BMW X3 with sDrive30i, xDrive30i, or M40i trim. The recall covers specific model years and trim levels listed in the official notice.
Reach out to BMW at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a replacement of the instrument panel casing.
BMW dealers will replace the instrument panel casing at no cost once you contact them.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel casing, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The instrument panel casing may not be properly tightened to the passenger airbag, which could cause small pieces to strike occupants during a crash.
2018-2020 X3 models with sDrive30i, xDrive30i, or M40i trim levels.
Contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to arrange a free replacement of the instrument panel casing 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 20V152000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 20V152000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel casing, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. 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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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.
