CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEATS
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, 2020-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, 2021 X3 xDrive30e, X4 xDrive30i, and X4M vehicles. The seat frame may not have been welded properly to the seat rails.
- Risk
- An improperly welded seat frame may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the seat frame and back rest, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 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
Some BMW vehicles may have seat frames that were not welded properly to the seat rails. The seat may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, which increases the risk of injury.
A dealer will replace the seat frame and backrest at no cost to you. BMW mailed owner notification letters on May 22, 2023. If you have questions, you can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. You can also check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW 330i | 201920202021 |
|---|---|
| BMW M340I | 201920202021 |
| BMW X3 | 20202021 |
| BMW X4 | 2021 |