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- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 2 Series Coupe (230i, 230i XDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive) vehicles. The second-row seat backrest cover panels for the side air bags may break during deployment of the side air bags.
- Risk
- A backrest cover panel that breaks during side air bag deployment may cause the air bag to deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury to second-row seat occupants.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear seat backrest side air bag cover panels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 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.
What this recall means for you
The rear seat backrest cover panels that house the side air bags may break apart when the side air bags deploy. If that happens, the air bag may not deploy properly, raising the risk of injury to passengers sitting in the second row.
The repair is free. An authorized dealer will replace the rear seat backrest side air bag cover panels at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2023. If you have not received one, or have questions, you can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW 230i | 2023 |
|---|---|
| BMW M240I | 2023 |