Ods/fmvss 208
Defect Summary
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the front passenger seat has a sensing system to detect if the seat is occupied. this sensing is programmed to detect if the seat is occupied by a small adult or certain child restraint seats. placing certain child seats on the front passenger seat is designed to result in the automatic deactivation of the front seat passenger's air bag.
Safety Consequence
In some cases, the sensing system may misinterpret a properly seated small adult as one of these specific child seats, resulting in deactivation of the front passenger air bag when the air bag might be beneficial for the adult, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the front passenger seat sensor. the recall began on may 21, 2007. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Bmw Of North America, Llc or involving Air Bags.
FAQ: Recall 07V178000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 07V178000?
NHTSA recall 07V178000 was issued by Bmw Of North America, Llc on April 25, 2007. It addresses: Ods/fmvss 208. The recall affects approximately 225 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 07V178000 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.