The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17V507000·Announced 2017-08-16

BMW Recalls 2018 M4, 430i, and 440i Convertibles for Seat Belt Defect

BMW is recalling 2018 M4, 430i, and 440i convertibles because front seat belts may fail to restrain occupants in a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace affected assemblies free of charge.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where seat belts may fail to restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are classified as High.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2018 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, and M4 convertible vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the front seat belt assemblies where the Emergency Locking Retractors (ELR) may have been produced with incompatible vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism housings.

If the vehicle has an incompatible vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism, the seat belt may not restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front seat belt assemblies free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BMW M4, 430I, 440I
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Seat Belts
Hazard
Affected units
67

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • M4
  • 430I
  • 440I

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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