Component
SEAT BELTS
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The audio control unit in your car is like a tiny computer that helps with things like your radio and seat belt warnings. In some 2019-2022 BMW models, this computer software may not always remind you to buckle up.
Risk if Unfixed
If the software fails, you might not hear the usual seat belt warning chime when you get in the car. This means you could get into a crash without realizing you forgot to buckle up, which could seriously hurt you.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the software in the audio control unit for free. Just schedule an appointment when you get the recall notice, and they'll take care of it at no cost to you.
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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.
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