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2018 BMW 4 Series SEAT BELTS Recalls

1 recall 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 #17V507000 Plain English
Component

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The emergency lock on your car's front seat belt is a safety mechanism that helps keep you securely fastened in during a crash. In some 2018 BMWs, this lock might not work properly because of a manufacturing mistake.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seat belt lock fails, you might not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, which could lead to serious injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect and replace the front seat belt assemblies with new ones that work correctly – at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2017 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 2018 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, and M4 convertible vehicles. The Emergency Locking Retractors (ELR) within the front seat belt assemblies may have been produced with incompatible vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism housings.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the vehicle has an incompatible vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism, the seat belt may not restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary replace, the front seat belt assemblies, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Other BMW 4 Series Years

2026
1 recall
2025
1 recall
2024
3 recalls
2023
3 recalls
2022
5 recalls
2021
7 recalls
2020
1 recall
2019
3 recalls
2017
2 recalls
2016
1 recall
2015
5 recalls
2014
6 recalls

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2018 BMW 4 Series safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. 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:FRONT recall for the 2018 BMW 4 Series? (Campaign #17V507000)

The emergency lock on your car's front seat belt is a safety mechanism that helps keep you securely fastened in during a crash. In some 2018 BMWs, this lock might not work properly because of a manufacturing mistake. If the seat belt lock fails, you might not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, which could lead to serious injury. Your BMW dealer will inspect and replace the front seat belt assemblies with new ones that work correctly – at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2017 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.