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2020 BMW M340i 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 is a computer chip that helps your car alert you to safety features like seat belt reminders. In some cases, this chip in your 2019-2022 3-Series or 4-Series vehicles might not work properly, meaning you won't hear the usual seat belt warning sound.
Risk if Unfixed
If the warning sound doesn't go off, you won't be alerted to buckle up, which increases the risk of injury in a crash. This is a serious issue that affects your safety on the road.
Free Fix
Your authorized BMW dealer will update the receiver audio module software for free. This update will ensure your seat belt warning sound works correctly, and it's a quick and easy fix.
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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 #20V164000 Plain English
Component

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The front seat belt buckles in your vehicle have sensors that help your airbags deploy properly in a crash. In some 2020 models, these sensors might not work correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbags and seat belt pretensioners don't deploy right in a crash, you and your front passenger could be at a higher risk of getting hurt.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will check and replace the front seat belt buckles if they're not working correctly. This repair is complimentary, so you won't pay a thing. You'll get a notification from BMW when it's time to schedule the fix.
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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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

Other BMW M340i 2020 Recalls

SEATS
2 recalls
BACK OVER PREVENTION
2 recalls
ENGINE
1 recall
STEERING
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall
STRUCTURE
1 recall

Other BMW M340i Years

2023
1 recall
2022
1 recall
2021
6 recalls
2019
5 recalls

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