BMW recalls various vehicles with airbag deployment issue

BMW of North America is recalling 2,158 model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, and 550i vehicles equipped with the Sport Seat option and model year 2006 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i vehicles with standard seats.

The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if, and how, the passenger front airbag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure.

Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger airbag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will repair the occupant detection mat to eliminate the possibility that it may crack, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 1, 2017.

Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.