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 soon as possible.
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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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