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Campaign 21V176000

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ID: #21V176000 MFR: BMW of North America, LLC

What This Recall Means

Component

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:THORAX

What Happened
The head-thorax air bag in your 430i or M440i 4 Series Convertible is designed to protect you in a side collision. In some cases, it might not deploy correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag doesn't work right, it could increase the risk of injury in a crash. This is a serious issue, and we want to make sure you're protected.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the air bag system's software to ensure it works as intended – and this repair is free. You should schedule the update as soon as possible.

Affected Vehicles

2021 BMW 430i
2021 BMW M440i

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #21V176000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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