The head-thorax air bag may not deploy as intended in certain side-impact crashes.
An incorrectly deploying airbag can increase the risk of injury.
The remedy is currently being developed.
All affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory, and therefore no owner letters will be mailed.
The recall was expected to begin in March 2021.
Owners may contact BMW customer service at (800) 525-7417.
A Washington, D.C., reporter for more than 30 years, Jim Limbach covers the federal agencies for ConsumerAffairs. Previously, he was a reporter and news anchor for Associated Press Broadcast Services, where he covered business and consumer news as well as space shots and other major spot news events.
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