BMW Mini, X1, i3 recall: The air bag control unit may have been equipped with a defective sensor for the rollover detection
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The air bag control unit may have been equipped with a defective sensor for the rollover detection.
- What to do
- Contact a BMW dealer to book the free repair. The Airbag control unit (ACSM4i) will be replaced on the affected vehicles.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
The air bag control unit may have been equipped with a defective sensor for the rollover detection.
The fix
The Airbag control unit (ACSM4i) will be replaced on the affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini | 12 Mar 2020 | 20 Mar 2020 | 189 |
| X1 | 18 Mar 2020 | 19 Mar 2020 | 189 |
| i3 | 16 Mar 2020 | 18 Mar 2020 | 189 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 8 June 2020. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.