BMW X1 2016: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V349000

Make Model Year
BMW X1 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-09-27 2019-05-09 2019-05-09

Production Dates: 2015-03-10 - 2019-05-02

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 106182

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 201

Summary

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."

Consequence

In the event of a crash, the insufficient impact absorption can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.