2020 BMW 330I, BMW 840I and others recall: pretensioner

BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on March 19, 2020. It covers about 3,316 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 3,316
reported: Mar 19, 2020
owners notified: May 18, 2020
related complaints: 4

Seat belts: pretensioner

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 20V164000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about seat belts problems.

2020 BMW 330I 2020 BMW 840I 2020 BMW M340I 2020 BMW M850I 2020 BMW M8 Gran Coupe 2020 BMW X3 2020 BMW X4

Questions about recall 20V164000

Is there a recall on the 2020 BMW 330I, BMW 840I and others pretensioner?

Yes. Recall 20V164000, reported on March 19, 2020, covers about 3,316 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 20V164000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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