Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The side air bag cover in your 2 Series Coupe is a small panel that protects the air bag from damage. In some 2023 models, this panel can break when the side air bag deploys.
Risk if Unfixed
If this panel breaks when the side air bag goes off, it could cause the air bag to inflate differently than it should, which increases the risk of injury to the people sitting in the back seats.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty side air bag cover panels with new ones, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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