The problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one each of 2019 BMW 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, 440i xDrive Gran Coupe and 430i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been incorrectly manufactured, potentially affecting the air bag deployment performance in the event of a crash.
The risk
If the front passenger air bag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash, the occupant has an increased risk of injury.
The fix
All affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 18V-533 (18V533000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Component | Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module |
| Report date | August 15, 2018 |
| Owners notified | August 16, 2018 |
| Vehicles affected | 3 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the air bags
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 18V-533 repair free?
Yes. BMW dealers will fix the problem at no cost: All affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 3 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.