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2020 BMW 8 Series SEAT BELTS Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: High Priority

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SEAT BELTS Safety Recalls

High Priority #20V164000 Plain English
Component

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The front seat belt buckle in your vehicle is a crucial safety device that makes sure your seat belt works properly. In some 2020 BMW models, the buckle's sensors might not work as they should, thinking you're unbuckled when you're actually buckled up.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbags and seat belt pretensioners deploy incorrectly in a crash, you could be at greater risk of injury to yourself and the person sitting next to you.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect the front seat belt buckle and replace it if it's faulty, all at no charge to you. You'll get a notification when the repair is ready, and you should schedule it as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible. This timing describes the original 2020 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 2020 X3 xDrive30e, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, X4M, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 840i Gran Coupe, 840i xDrive Gran Coupe, M850i xDrive Gran Coupe, M8 Gran Coupe, X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, and 840i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The sensors in the front seat belt buckles may inaccurately detect a belted occupant as unbelted, possibly causing the air bag and seat belt pretensioners to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioners deploy improperly in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Other BMW 8 Series 2020 Recalls

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 recalls
BACK OVER PREVENTION
2 recalls
POWER TRAIN
1 recall
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 recall

Other BMW 8 Series Years

2026
1 recall
2025
2 recalls
2024
2 recalls
2023
3 recalls
2022
2 recalls
2021
5 recalls
2019
3 recalls

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2020 BMW 8 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:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY recall for the 2020 BMW 8 Series? (Campaign #20V164000)

The front seat belt buckle in your vehicle is a crucial safety device that makes sure your seat belt works properly. In some 2020 BMW models, the buckle's sensors might not work as they should, thinking you're unbuckled when you're actually buckled up. If the airbags and seat belt pretensioners deploy incorrectly in a crash, you could be at greater risk of injury to yourself and the person sitting next to you. Your BMW dealer will inspect the front seat belt buckle and replace it if it's faulty, all at no charge to you. You'll get a notification when the repair is ready, and you should schedule it as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible. This timing describes the original 2020 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.