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2023 BMW 230I and BMW M240I recall: side/window

BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on February 1, 2023. It covers about 804 vehicles.

vehicles affected
804
reported
Feb 1, 2023
owners notified
Mar 31, 2023

Air bags: side/window

What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 2 Series Coupe (230i, 230i XDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive) vehicles. The second-row seat backrest cover panels for the side air bags may break during deployment of the side air bags.
Risk
A backrest cover panel that breaks during side air bag deployment may cause the air bag to deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury to second-row seat occupants.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear seat backrest side air bag cover panels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.

Recall number 23V039000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 23V039000

Is there a recall on the 2023 BMW 230I and BMW M240I side/window?

Yes. Recall 23V039000, reported on February 1, 2023, covers about 804 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 23V039000?

Dealers will replace the rear seat backrest side air bag cover panels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2023. 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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