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2019-2021 BMW 330I, BMW M340I and others recall: seats

BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on March 29, 2023. It covers about 51 vehicles.

vehicles affected
51
reported
Mar 29, 2023
owners notified
May 22, 2023
related complaints
4

Seats

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 23V211000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about seats problems.

2019 BMW 330I2020 BMW 330I2021 BMW 330I2019 BMW M340I2020 BMW M340I2021 BMW M340I2020 BMW X32021 BMW X32021 BMW X4

Questions about recall 23V211000

Is there a recall on the 2019-2021 BMW 330I, BMW M340I and others seats?

Yes. Recall 23V211000, reported on March 29, 2023, covers about 51 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 23V211000?

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.

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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