Safety Recall NHTSA · 91V054000 Reported April 10, 1991

Bmw/driver side knee booster

Q: What is recall 91V054000?

NHTSA recall 91V054000 was issued by Bmw Of North America, Llc on April 10, 1991. It addresses: Bmw/driver side knee booster. The recall affects approximately 13,500 vehicles , with the defect involving the Air Bags 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 · Air Bags · 13,500 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

91V054000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Bmw Of North America, Llc

Component

Air Bags

Vehicles Affected

13,500

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

April 10, 1991

Defect Summary

During testing, incorrectly installed driver-side knee bolster prevented steering column from moving forward as designed to absorb impact energy from driver dummy.

Safety Consequence

Chest deceleration exceeds maximum allowable limit whichresults in increased risk of occupant injury in a sudden stop or accident.

Corrective Action

Repair the knee bolster to allow clearance and avoid impedance of steering column movement during frontal impact.

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 91V054000 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 91V054000

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

What is recall 91V054000?

NHTSA recall 91V054000 was issued by Bmw Of North America, Llc on April 10, 1991. It addresses: Bmw/driver side knee booster. The recall affects approximately 13,500 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 91V054000 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.