Component
SEAT BELTS
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
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 as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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.
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