Occupant injury in the event of a crash/fmvss 201
Defect Summary
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2016-2019 x1 sdrive28i and x1 xdrive28i vehicles. in the event of a crash where the occupants head contacts the b-pillar, the pillar may not absorb an adequate amount of the impact. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."
Safety Consequence
In the event of a crash, the insufficient impact absorption can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vertical trim pieces on the upper portion of the interior b-pillars, free of charge. interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed july 1, 2019. second notices will be sent as parts become available, starting on september 27, 2019. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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FAQ: Recall 19V349000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 19V349000?
NHTSA recall 19V349000 was issued by Bmw Of North America, Llc on May 9, 2019. It addresses: Occupant injury in the event of a crash/fmvss 201. The recall affects approximately 106,182 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 19V349000 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.