BMW X1 Recall R/2017/171: Front Passenger Airbag Maynot Deploy Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 Jun 2017
- Launched
- 7,948
- vehicles in the UK
- 0051150400
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled X1 vehicles built between 11 June 2016 and 10 January 2017. It is possible a recess on the inside of the instrument panel was not machined correctly. The dealer will replace where necessary the instrument panel. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It is possible a recess on the inside of the instrument panel was not machined correctly. The recess is the predetermined break point of the instrument panel when the front passenger airbag is activated. If the milling has not been carried out correctly the proper deployment of the front passenger airbag cannot be ensured.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG MAYNOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY Defect: It is possible a recess on the inside of the instrument panel was not machined correctly. The recess is the predetermined break point of the instrument panel when the front passenger airbag is activated. If the milling has not been carried out correctly the proper deployment of the front passenger airbag cannot be ensured. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the milling of the predetermined break point. Where necessary the instrument panel will be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front passenger airbag maynot deploy correctly.
The Fix
The dealer will replace where necessary the instrument panel.
Are You Affected?
X1 built between 11 June 2016 and 10 January 2017 may be included. BMW estimates 7,948 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 0051150400 or the DVSA reference R/2017/171. 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/2017/167 on 22 May 2017, for front brake efficiency may be reduced. The one launched after it was R/2017/193 on 20 Jun 2017, for brake switch may be activated permanently. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/171, launched 5 June 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.