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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; SEAT BELTS
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- An audible chime that does not properly alert the driver to fasten their seat belt increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A software fault in the receiver audio module can prevent the audible seat belt warning from sounding properly to remind the driver to fasten their seat belt. The vehicles therefore do not fully meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208 for occupant crash protection.
Without the chime, a driver may not be reminded to buckle up, which increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Dealers will update the receiver audio module software at no charge. Owners who received the notification letter mailed October 12, 2023 can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417, and you can 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 228i | 202020212022 |
|---|---|
| BMW 330i | 2019202020212022 |
| BMW 430i | 20212022 |
| BMW M340I | 2019202020212022 |
| BMW M440I | 20212022 |