Recall 23V211000

SEATS

Report Date
20230329
Component
SEATS
Affected Vehicles
9 models

Defect Description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, 2020-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, 2021 X3 xDrive30e, X4 xDrive30i, and X4M vehicles. The seat frame may not have been welded properly to the seat rails.

Safety Consequence

An improperly welded seat frame may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the seat frame and back rest, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2019 BMW 330I
2019 BMW M340I
2020 BMW 330I
2020 BMW M340I
2020 BMW X3
2021 BMW 330I
2021 BMW M340I
2021 BMW X3
2021 BMW X4

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