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Automotive · United States · 2024-11-04

BMW X1 vehicles have B-Pillar reinforcement issue, affecting crash protection

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-11-04
Manufacturer	BMW of North America, LLC
Models affected	X1
Model year	2025
Units affected	3312
Defect	BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 X1 xDrive28i and X1 M35i vehicles. The left and right-side B-Pillar reinforcement plates may have been manufactured with insufficient structural strength._x000D_ A B-Pillar structure with reduced strength may not adequately protect passengers in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Component	STRUCTURE
Remedy	The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 27, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall number	24V829000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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