Model year record

2017 BMW 540I

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 39 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V243000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Component: Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected: 33
Reported to NHTSA: 2020-04-29
Owners notified: 2020-06-24

Defect description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i and 540i xDrive and 2017-2018 530e xDrive vehicles. Prior exposure to excessive levels of humidity within the driver and passenger head air bag inflators may affect the proper deployment of the head air bags.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash of sufficient severity, deployment of the head air bag may be impaired and/or the igniter could separate from the inflator, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left or right head air bag, free of charge. The recall began June 24, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Air bags	5	—
Electrical system	4	21,000 mi
Seats	4	—
Engine	3	—
Seat belts	3	7,500 mi
Service brakes	3	20,000 mi
Back over prevention: warnings	2	—
Exterior lighting	2	—
Forward collision avoidance: warnings	2	—
Fuel/propulsion system	2	—
Tires	2	70,000 mi
Unknown or other	2	21,000 mi
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification	1	—
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger	1	—
Power train	1	—
Steering	1	—
Tires: sidewall	1	—

The 2018 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

EA21002Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.