BMW 530i (BMW) – Airbag Control Unit (2024)
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2025 BMW 530I
Brand
BMW
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2025
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025 BMW 530I vehicles due to air bags: air bag/restraint control module issues. Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increases the risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 530i and 540i xDrive vehicles. The air bag control unit may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in the air bags not deploying as intended.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The vehicles have not been sold from dealer inventory and therefore no owner letters will be mailed. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026