Structure: body: roof and pillars
- Component
- Structure: body: roof and pillars
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 3,312
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2024-11-04
- Owners notified
- 2025-05-07
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 X1 xDrive28i and X1 M35i vehicles. The left and right-side B-Pillar reinforcement plates may have been manufactured with insufficient structural strength.
Safety risk
A B-Pillar structure with reduced strength may not adequately protect passengers in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect the left-side and right-side B-Pillar and, if affected, replace the B-Pillar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.