The receiver audio module in your vehicle is a computer that helps your car's systems communicate with each other. In some 2019-2022 3-series models, this module might not make the seat belt warning sound properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seat belt warning chime doesn't sound when you get in the car, you might not realize your seat belt isn't fastened. This increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the receiver audio module software for free, so the seat belt warning chime works as it should. You should schedule the repair after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2023 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An audible chime that does not properly alert the driver to fasten their seat belt increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Original — 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.
Your 330i's rear seat belt pretensioner is a safety device that helps tighten the seat belt in a crash. In some 2019-2020 models, this part might not lock as intended.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pretensioner fails to lock during a crash, you could be at higher risk of injury from the seat belt not doing its job.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the rear seat belts with new ones that work as they should, and it's all free of charge. You should schedule this repair after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2019 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 330i and 330i xDrive vehicles. The outboard rear seat belt pretensioners may not lock as intended during a crash.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash, if the seat belt pretensioners fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear seat belts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 10, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer at 1-800-525-7417.
This model year has 2 recorded safety recalls. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.
What is the SEAT BELTS recall for the 2019 BMW 3 Series? (Campaign #23V584000)
The receiver audio module in your vehicle is a computer that helps your car's systems communicate with each other. In some 2019-2022 3-series models, this module might not make the seat belt warning sound properly. If the seat belt warning chime doesn't sound when you get in the car, you might not realize your seat belt isn't fastened. This increases the risk of injury in a crash. Your BMW dealer will update the receiver audio module software for free, so the seat belt warning chime works as it should. You should schedule the repair after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2023 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
What is the SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER recall for the 2019 BMW 3 Series? (Campaign #19V912000)
Your 330i's rear seat belt pretensioner is a safety device that helps tighten the seat belt in a crash. In some 2019-2020 models, this part might not lock as intended. If the pretensioner fails to lock during a crash, you could be at higher risk of injury from the seat belt not doing its job. Your BMW dealer will replace the rear seat belts with new ones that work as they should, and it's all free of charge. You should schedule this repair after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2019 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.