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2021 BMW 4 Series SEAT BELTS Recalls

2 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 the part that makes sure you hear a warning to buckle up. In some 2019-2022 330i, 430i, and M models, this module might not work correctly, so you won't hear the seat belt warning.
Risk if Unfixed
If you don't hear the warning to buckle up, you're more likely to get hurt in a crash. This is because you might not be secured properly in your seat.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the software in your receiver audio module to ensure you hear the seat belt warning. This repair is free, and 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
The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) in your seat belt is designed to keep you safe by locking the webbing in place in a crash. But in certain vehicles, it might not work as intended, failing to lock the webbing before it's fully retracted.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash and the retractor doesn't lock the webbing, you could be at risk of serious injury because the seat belt won't keep you secure.
Free Fix
Your dealer will check the seat belt retractor and replace it if it's faulty – at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair after checking repair availability with your dealer, and it's completely free. 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 →

Other BMW 4 Series 2021 Recalls

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3 recalls
AIR BAGS
1 recall
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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2021 BMW 4 Series safe to drive?

This model year has 2 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 4 Series? (Campaign #23V584000)

The receiver audio module in your vehicle is the part that makes sure you hear a warning to buckle up. In some 2019-2022 330i, 430i, and M models, this module might not work correctly, so you won't hear the seat belt warning. If you don't hear the warning to buckle up, you're more likely to get hurt in a crash. This is because you might not be secured properly in your seat. Your BMW dealer will update the software in your receiver audio module to ensure you hear the seat belt warning. This repair is free, and 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 4 Series? (Campaign #21V554000)

The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) in your seat belt is designed to keep you safe by locking the webbing in place in a crash. But in certain vehicles, it might not work as intended, failing to lock the webbing before it's fully retracted. If you're in a crash and the retractor doesn't lock the webbing, you could be at risk of serious injury because the seat belt won't keep you secure. Your dealer will check the seat belt retractor and replace it if it's faulty – at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair after checking repair availability with your dealer, and it's completely free. This timing describes the original 2021 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.