2021-2023 BMW X3/X4 Restraint System Warning TSB
BMW has issued Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) NHTSA ID 10242529 for 2021-2023 X3 and X4 models concerning a "check control message (CCM) for the restraint system (Air bag) appears" and a "red air bag warning light lights up permanently." This TSB provides guidance for technicians to address this…

Also applies to
- BMW X3
- 2022–2023
- BMW X4
- 2021–2023
Symptoms
Owners of 2021-2023 BMW X3 and X4 vehicles may observe a "check control message (CCM) for the restraint system (Air bag) appears" in the instrument cluster. Additionally, the "red air bag warning light lights up permanently" on the dashboard. This indicates a potential issue with the vehicle's airbag or restraint system.
What's Being Addressed
This manufacturer communication, NHTSA ID 10242529, pertains to the vehicle's LANE DEPARTURE and AIR BAGS components. The TSB provides guidance to technicians on how to diagnose and address the conditions leading to the "check control message (CCM) for the restraint system (Air bag) appears" and the persistent "red air bag warning light lights up permanently". This TSB helps ensure proper function of the restraint system.
Owner Action
If you are experiencing a 2021 BMW X3 restraint system warning or a similar issue in your 2021-2023 BMW X3 or X4, it is recommended to contact your authorized BMW dealer. They can diagnose the specific cause of the "red air bag warning light lights up permanently" and apply the necessary service procedures outlined in TSB NHTSA ID 10242529. Addressing a 2021 BMW X3 restraint system warning promptly is important for vehicle safety.
Source: NHTSA ID 10242529
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