Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V379000 Reported August 9, 2004

Bmw/driver's seat occupant detection system

Q: What is recall 04V379000?

NHTSA recall 04V379000 was issued by Bmw Of North America, Llc on August 9, 2004. It addresses: Bmw/driver's seat occupant detection system. The recall affects approximately 3,940 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Bmw Of North America, Llc · N/A · 3,940 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

04V379000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Bmw Of North America, Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

3,940

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

August 9, 2004

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles, the software programming of the driver's seat occupant detection system (ods) may not be able to reliably determine if the driver's seat is occupied.

Safety Consequence

In certain crash conditions, the driver's front air bag, head protection system, safety belt pretensioner, and knee air bag may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury to a seat occupant.

Corrective Action

Dealers will reprogram the software for the driver's seat occupant detection system. the recall began october 13, 2004. owners should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 04V379000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 04V379000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 04V379000?

NHTSA recall 04V379000 was issued by Bmw Of North America, Llc on August 9, 2004. It addresses: Bmw/driver's seat occupant detection system. The recall affects approximately 3,940 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V379000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.