NHTSA recall 19V-349 (19V349000)
structure recall reported May 9, 2019 - about 106,182 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 19V349000
- Also written as
- 19V-349
- Reported
- May 9, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- ~106,182
- Component
- structure
What is being recalled
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2019 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles. In the event of a crash where the occupants head contacts the B-pillar, the pillar may not absorb an adequate amount of the impact. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."
Why it is dangerous
In the event of a crash, the insufficient impact absorption can increase the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vertical trim pieces on the upper portion of the interior B-Pillars, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 1, 2019. Second notices will be sent as parts become available, starting on September 27, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 19V-349 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.