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BMW 330i Recall 19V912: Rear seat belts may fail to lock in a crash

NHTSA campaign 19V912, reported December 20, 2019, 135 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The outboard rear seat belt pretensioners in these vehicles may not lock as intended during a crash. If the pretensioners fail to lock, the risk of injury to rear occupants increases.

An authorized BMW dealer will replace the rear seat belts at no cost to you. BMW will notify owners directly. You can also call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417, and you should check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 19V912BMW of North America, LLC
Component
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 330i and 330i xDrive vehicles. The outboard rear seat belt pretensioners may not lock as intended during a crash.
Risk
In the event of a crash, if the seat belt pretensioners fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear seat belts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 10, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer 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.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

BMW 330i20192020