Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V152000 Reported March 18, 2020

Improperly tightened instrument panel casing

Bmw Of North America, Llc · Air Bags · 15 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V152000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Air Bags
Vehicles Affected
15
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 18, 2020
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2019-2020 x4 xdrive30i and x4 m40i, and 2018-2020 x3 sdrive30i, x3 xdrive30i, x3 m40i, and x3m vehicles. the instrument panel casing may not have been tightened properly to the passenger air bag.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag could damage the instrument panel and cause small pieces of the panel to strike the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel casing, free of charge. the recall began may 15, 2020. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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 20V152000 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 20V152000

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

What is recall 20V152000?

NHTSA recall 20V152000 was issued by Bmw Of North America, Llc on March 18, 2020. It addresses: Improperly tightened instrument panel casing. The recall affects approximately 15 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 20V152000 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.