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2021 BMW 3 Series SEAT BELTS Recalls

3 recalls Highest severity: High Priority

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for SEAT BELTS issues.

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SEAT BELTS Safety Recalls

High Priority #23V584000 Plain English
Component

SEAT BELTS

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The receiver audio module in your vehicle is a computer that tells you if your seat belt is fastened. In some 2019-2022 3-series and 4-series BMWs, this module's software might not remind you to buckle up, which is a critical safety feature.
Risk if Unfixed
If the warning doesn't sound, you might not know if your seat belt is fastened, which could put you at risk of injury in a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the receiver audio module's software to ensure the seat belt warning sounds correctly, and this repair is free. You should schedule it 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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
High Priority #21V554000 Plain English
Component

SEAT BELTS

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's passenger seat belt retractor is a critical safety system that helps keep you buckled in during a crash. In some models, this retractor might not lock as it should, allowing the seat belt to come loose too soon.
Risk if Unfixed
If a crash happens and your seat belt retractor fails, you could be at risk of serious injury. The belt might not keep you securely in place, which could lead to more harm than necessary.
Free Fix
Your authorized BMW or MINI dealership will inspect and replace the seat belt retractor if needed, at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as you receive your recall notice. This timing describes the original 2021 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 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4 Series Convertible (430i, M440i), BMW X1 sDrive28i, xDrive28i, 2 Series Gran Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i xDrive), M2 Competition Coupe, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, M3 Competition, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, CooperS, JCW), X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X2 M35i, Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE), MINI Convertible (Cooper, Cooper S, JCW), MINI Clubman (Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW), MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), Rolls Royce Ghost, MINI Countryman (Cooper S E All4), Rolls Royce Phantom, Rolls Royce Cullinan, and Toyota Supra vehicles. The passenger seat belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, before the webbing fully retracts. As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417; 1-866-825-1525 (MINI); 1-877-877-3735 (Rolls Royce); and 1-888-270-9371 (Toyota).
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
High Priority #21V298000 Plain English
Component

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's front seat belt buckle assembly is the part that keeps you safely buckled in. In some 2021 BMW 3-series models, a critical bolt might not be tightened properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seat belt assembly isn't secure, it might not work as designed during an accident. This could put you at higher risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your authorized BMW dealer will check the seat belt buckle assembly connection and fix or replace it if needed – completely free of charge. You should schedule a visit after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2021 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 2021 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M3, and 330e xDrive vehicles. The bolt securing the seat belt assembly to the frame was not tightened to specification.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An improperly installed seat belt assembly may not restrain an occupant as expected, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belt buckle assembly connection and, if necessary, replace it, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 25, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

Other BMW 3 Series 2021 Recalls

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5 recalls
SEATS
1 recall
BACK OVER PREVENTION
1 recall

Other BMW 3 Series Years

2025
1 recall
2024
3 recalls
2023
4 recalls
2022
3 recalls
2020
15 recalls
2019
9 recalls
2018
6 recalls
2017
3 recalls
2016
5 recalls
2015
8 recalls
2014
12 recalls
2013
9 recalls
2012
8 recalls
2011
11 recalls
2010
9 recalls
2009
7 recalls
2008
6 recalls
2007
7 recalls
2006
11 recalls
2005
5 recalls
2004
5 recalls
2003
8 recalls
2002
8 recalls
2001
8 recalls
2000
7 recalls

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50 SEAT BELTS recalls
2000 LINCOLN Town Car
50 SEAT BELTS recalls
2021 CHEVROLET Suburban
40 SEAT BELTS recalls
2021 GMC Yukon XL
40 SEAT BELTS recalls
2020 LINCOLN Aviator
40 SEAT BELTS recalls

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2021 BMW 3 Series safe to drive?

This model year has 3 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 2021 BMW 3 Series? (Campaign #23V584000)

The receiver audio module in your vehicle is a computer that tells you if your seat belt is fastened. In some 2019-2022 3-series and 4-series BMWs, this module's software might not remind you to buckle up, which is a critical safety feature. If the warning doesn't sound, you might not know if your seat belt is fastened, which could put you at risk of injury in a crash. Your BMW dealer will update the receiver audio module's software to ensure the seat belt warning sounds correctly, and this repair is free. You should schedule it 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 recall for the 2021 BMW 3 Series? (Campaign #21V554000)

Your vehicle's passenger seat belt retractor is a critical safety system that helps keep you buckled in during a crash. In some models, this retractor might not lock as it should, allowing the seat belt to come loose too soon. If a crash happens and your seat belt retractor fails, you could be at risk of serious injury. The belt might not keep you securely in place, which could lead to more harm than necessary. Your authorized BMW or MINI dealership will inspect and replace the seat belt retractor if needed, at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as you receive your recall notice. This timing describes the original 2021 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.

What is the SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY recall for the 2021 BMW 3 Series? (Campaign #21V298000)

Your vehicle's front seat belt buckle assembly is the part that keeps you safely buckled in. In some 2021 BMW 3-series models, a critical bolt might not be tightened properly. If the seat belt assembly isn't secure, it might not work as designed during an accident. This could put you at higher risk of injury. Your authorized BMW dealer will check the seat belt buckle assembly connection and fix or replace it if needed – completely free of charge. You should schedule a visit after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2021 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.