NHTSA Campaign 17V720000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Issued by BMW of North America, LLC · Reported Nov 16, 2017 · 32,000 vehicles affected
What's wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 BMW i3 electric and hybrid electric vehicles. Unbelted, small adult, drivers may be at a higher risk of neck injury in the event of a frontal crash. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence
During a frontal impact, unbelted, small adult, drivers could be at a higher risk of neck injury.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the Driver air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at the dedicated i3 recall number 1-855-269-3361.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW | I3 | 2014 | 32,000 |
| BMW | I3 | 2015 | 32,000 |
| BMW | I3 | 2016 | 32,000 |
| BMW | I3 | 2017 | 32,000 |
| BMW | I3 | 2018 | 32,000 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V720000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.