2020 Bmw M850i | 2020 Bmw M340i | 2020 Bmw X3 | 2020 Bmw X4 | 2020 Bmw 330i | 2020 Bmw 840i | 2020 Bmw M8 Gran Coupe — Seat belts: pretensioner
Published March 20, 2020 · Recall initiated: March 19, 2020
Summary
NHTSA records recall 20V164000, published March 20, 2020 and initiated March 19, 2020. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2020 Bmw M850i | 2020 Bmw M340i | 2020 Bmw X3 | 2020 Bmw X4 | 2020 Bmw 330i | 2020 Bmw 840i | 2020 Bmw M8 Gran Coupe — Seat belts: pretensioner.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- M850I
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2020 BMW M850I | 2020 BMW M340I | 2020 BMW X3 | 2020 BMW X4 | 2020 BMW 330I | 2020 BMW 840I | 2020 BMW M8 GRAN COUPE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2020 Bmw M850i | 2020 Bmw M340i | 2020 Bmw X3 | 2020 Bmw X4 | 2020 Bmw 330i | 2020 Bmw 840i | 2020 Bmw M8 Gran Coupe — Seat belts: pretensioner recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V164000 on March 20, 2020. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BMW. Model: M850I.