Knee air bag manufactured incorrectly
Defect Summary
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2024 x5 sdrive40i, x5 xdrive40i, x5 m60i, x5 m, xdrive 50e, 2024 x6 xdrive40i, x6 m60i, x6 m, 2024 x7 xdrive40i, x7 m60i, alpina xb7, and 2023 xm vehicles. the knee air bag (driver and/or passenger) may not have been manufactured correctly, which can result in the knee air bag not deploying as intended.
Safety Consequence
A knee air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the knee air bag (driver and/or passenger), free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed september 6, 2023. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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FAQ: Recall 23V471000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 23V471000?
NHTSA recall 23V471000 was issued by Bmw Of North America, Llc on July 10, 2023. It addresses: Knee air bag manufactured incorrectly. The recall affects approximately 1,981 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 23V471000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.