1 recallRisk Grade: BMost severe issue:High Priority
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2020 BMW 4 Series · 1 recorded campaigns · Prepared 2026-11-09
Model-year records do not confirm VIN eligibility or completed repairs. Ask your dealer to check your VIN and the original filing's safety instructions.
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AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
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Your vehicle has a special air bag called the knee air bag that protects you in a crash. In some 2019-2020 BMW models, this air bag might have been installed incorrectly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the knee air bag doesn't deploy as it should, you could be injured more seriously in a crash. This is a serious safety concern that needs to be addressed right away.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the knee air bag module with a new, correctly made one - free of charge. You'll get a notification when it's time to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2 Competition Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, and 2019 330i xDrive Sportswagon vehicles. The driver and passenger knee air bag assemblies may have been improperly folded and assembled.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An improperly folded and assembled air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the knee air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
What is the overall risk grade for the 2020 BMW 4 Series?
The 2020 BMW 4 Series has a risk grade of B. This grade is calculated from 1 NHTSA safety recalls, weighted by severity, recency, and temporal decay. Grades range from A+ (excellent) to F (avoid).
How many safety recalls does the 2020 BMW 4 Series have?
The 2020 BMW 4 Series has 1 known safety recall on record. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.
What is the most severe recall for the 2020 BMW 4 Series?
The most severe recall for the 2020 BMW 4 Series is classified as high. This indicates a serious safety concern that should be addressed promptly.
Is the 2020 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 AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER recall for the 2020 BMW 4 Series? (Campaign #19V352000)
Your vehicle has a special air bag called the knee air bag that protects you in a crash. In some 2019-2020 BMW models, this air bag might have been installed incorrectly. If the knee air bag doesn't deploy as it should, you could be injured more seriously in a crash. This is a serious safety concern that needs to be addressed right away. Your BMW dealer will replace the knee air bag module with a new, correctly made one - free of charge. You'll get a notification when it's time to schedule the repair.
