CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M3, and 330e xDrive vehicles. The bolt securing the seat belt assembly to the frame was not tightened to specification.
- Risk
- An improperly installed seat belt assembly may not restrain an occupant as expected, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belt buckle assembly connection and, if necessary, replace it, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 25, 2021. 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.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some 2021 BMW vehicles may have a front seat belt buckle assembly whose bolt, which secures the assembly to the frame, was not tightened to specification during production. A loose or improperly installed belt assembly may not restrain an occupant as expected in a crash, which increases the risk of injury.
BMW will notify affected owners by mail, and the owner notification letters were mailed on June 25, 2021. Authorized BMW dealers will inspect the front seat belt buckle assembly connection and, if necessary, replace the buckle assembly. The repair is free of charge.
If you own an affected vehicle, contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or schedule a visit with an authorized BMW dealer. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your car is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW 330e | 2021 |
|---|---|
| BMW 330i | 2021 |
| BMW M3 | 2021 |
| BMW M340I | 2021 |