Recall 20V164000

SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

Report Date
20200319
Component
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Affected Vehicles
7 models

Defect Description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X3 xDrive30e, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, X4M, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 840i Gran Coupe, 840i xDrive Gran Coupe, M850i xDrive Gran Coupe, M8 Gran Coupe, X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, and 840i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The sensors in the front seat belt buckles may inaccurately detect a belted occupant as unbelted, possibly causing the air bag and seat belt pretensioners to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.

Safety Consequence

If the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioners deploy improperly in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2020 BMW 330I
2020 BMW 840I
2020 BMW M340I
2020 BMW M8 GRAN COUPE
2020 BMW M850I
2020 BMW X3
2020 BMW X4

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.