Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 23V584000

Electrical system: software

BMW of North America, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2023-08-16.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V584000

Electrical system: software

Component
Electrical system: software
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
144
Reported to NHTSA
2023-08-16
Owners notified
2023-10-12

Defect description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2022 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 2022 430i Coupe, 2021-2022 430i, M440i Convertible, and 2020-2022 228i xDrive Gran Coupe vehicles. The receiver audio module control unit software may fail to properly generate audible seat belt warnings to the driver to fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

An audible chime that does not properly alert the driver to fasten their seat belt increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the receiver audio module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

15 model years across 5 models.

ModelYears on record
BMW 228I2022 2021 2020
BMW 330I2022 2021 2020 2019
BMW 430I2022 2021
BMW M340I2022 2021 2020 2019
BMW M440I2022 2021

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.