Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V533000 Reported August 15, 2018

Passenger air bag incorrectly manufactured

Bmw Of North America, Llc · Air Bags · 3 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V533000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Air Bags
Vehicles Affected
3
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 15, 2018
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

If the front passenger air bag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash, the occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action

All affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory. dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 18V533000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V533000

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

What is recall 18V533000?

NHTSA recall 18V533000 was issued by Bmw Of North America, Llc on August 15, 2018. It addresses: Passenger air bag incorrectly manufactured. The recall affects approximately 3 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 18V533000 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.