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2021 BMW 4 Series AIR BAGS Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: High Priority

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

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AIR BAGS Safety Recalls

High Priority #21V176000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:THORAX

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The head-thorax air bag in your 430i or M440i 4 Series Convertible is designed to protect you in a side collision. In some cases, it might not deploy correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag doesn't work right, it could increase the risk of injury in a crash. This is a serious issue, and we want to make sure you're protected.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the air bag system's software to ensure it works as intended – and this repair is free. You should schedule the update as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible. 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 430i and M440i 4 Series Convertible vehicles. In certain side-impact crashes, the head-thorax air bag may not deploy as intended.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An air bag that deploys incorrectly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the software, at no charge. All affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory, and therefore no owner letters will be mailed. The recall began March 9, 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 4 Series 2021 Recalls

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3 recalls
SEAT BELTS
2 recalls
BACK OVER PREVENTION
1 recall

Other BMW 4 Series Years

2026
1 recall
2025
1 recall
2024
3 recalls
2023
3 recalls
2022
5 recalls
2020
1 recall
2019
3 recalls
2018
1 recall
2017
2 recalls
2016
1 recall
2015
5 recalls
2014
6 recalls

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2003 HONDA Odyssey
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2004 HONDA Accord
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2005 HONDA Accord
77 AIR BAGS recalls
2003 ACURA MDX
70 AIR BAGS recalls

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2021 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:SIDE/WINDOW:THORAX recall for the 2021 BMW 4 Series? (Campaign #21V176000)

The head-thorax air bag in your 430i or M440i 4 Series Convertible is designed to protect you in a side collision. In some cases, it might not deploy correctly. If the air bag doesn't work right, it could increase the risk of injury in a crash. This is a serious issue, and we want to make sure you're protected. Your BMW dealer will update the air bag system's software to ensure it works as intended – and this repair is free. You should schedule the update as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible. This timing describes the original 2021 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.