BMW X1 Recall R/2017/052: Airbag May Not Deploy, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Feb 2017
- Launched
- 2
- vehicles in the UK
- 0051110400
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled X1 vehicles built between 13 September 2016 and 5 December 2016. A recess on the inside of the fascia panel may not have been correctly machined . This recess affects the deployment of the front passenger's air bag and it may not deploy as intended. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace fascia panel. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A recess on the inside of the fascia panel may not have been correctly machined . This recess affects the deployment of the front passenger's air bag and it may not deploy as intended.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY Defect: A recess on the inside of the fascia panel may not have been correctly machined . This recess affects the deployment of the front passenger's air bag and it may not deploy as intended. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace fascia panel.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: airbag may not deploy.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace fascia panel.
Are You Affected?
X1 built between 13 September 2016 and 5 December 2016 may be included. BMW estimates 2 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with BMW, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with BMW.
- Book with any franchised BMW dealer, quoting the campaign code 0051110400 or the DVSA reference R/2017/052. See how to get a BMW recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Series, 1 Series 3 Door Hatch, 1 Series 5 Door Hatch, 3 Series and 3 moreReplace the driver’s airbag: takata PSDI-5 | Urgent | R/2025/327 | |
| 1 Series, 1 Series 3 Door Hatch, 1 Series 5 Door Hatch, 2 Series and 22 moreTakata driver and/or passenger airbag recall (Global VINs) | Urgent | R/2025/349 | |
| 1 Series, 2 Series Gran, X1Seat belt rear outer seats | Urgent | R/2025/443 | |
| 2 Series Active, X1, X2Front seat belt retractor | Urgent | R/2025/398 | |
| X1Checking the B-Pillar U11 | Low | R/2025/015 |
This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2017/011 on 10 Jan 2017, for airbags may not deploy. The one launched after it was R/2017/123 on 4 Apr 2017, for ventilation line may rub against positive battery cable. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/052, launched 7 February 2017. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.