2021 BMW 430I and BMW M440I recall: thorax
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on March 15, 2021. It covers about 1,850 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,850
- reported
- Mar 15, 2021
- owners notified
- Mar 9, 2021
Air bags: side/window: thorax
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 430i and M440i 4 Series Convertible vehicles. In certain side-impact crashes, the head-thorax air bag may not deploy as intended.
- Risk
- An air bag that deploys incorrectly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the software, at no charge. All affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory, and therefore no owner letters will be mailed. The recall began March 9, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 21V176000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 21V176000
Is there a recall on the 2021 BMW 430I and BMW M440I thorax?
Yes. Recall 21V176000, reported on March 15, 2021, covers about 1,850 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 21V176000?
Dealers will update the software, at no charge. All affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory, and therefore no owner letters will be mailed. The recall began March 9, 2021. 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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