Recall 23V584000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Report Date
20230816
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Affected Vehicles
15 models

Defect Description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2022 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 2022 430i Coupe, 2021-2022 430i, M440i Convertible, and 2020-2022 228i xDrive Gran Coupe vehicles. The receiver audio module control unit software may fail to properly generate audible seat belt warnings to the driver to fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety Consequence

An audible chime that does not properly alert the driver to fasten their seat belt increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the receiver audio module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 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 228I
2020 BMW 330I
2020 BMW M340I
2021 BMW 228I
2021 BMW 330I
2021 BMW 430I
2021 BMW M340I
2021 BMW M440I
2022 BMW 228I
2022 BMW 330I
2022 BMW 430I
2022 BMW M340I
2022 BMW M440I

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