Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The front seat belt buckle in your vehicle is a safety device that helps keep you and your passengers secure. In certain 2020 models, the buckle might not work properly, thinking someone's buckled in when they're not.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, the air bag and seat belt might deploy incorrectly in a crash, increasing the risk of serious injury to you and the person sitting in the front seat.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect and replace the front seat belt buckle if necessary, at no cost to you. This repair is free, 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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