The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19V352000·Announced 2019-05-09

BMW Recalls 2019-2020 Models for Improperly Folded Knee Air Bags

BMW is recalling specific 2019-2020 models because knee air bag assemblies may be improperly folded and assembled. This defect could prevent the air bags from deploying as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

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 safety-critical component (air bags) where a defect increases the risk of injury, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2020 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2 Competition Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, and 2019 330i xDrive Sportswagon vehicles. The recall addresses driver and passenger knee air bag assemblies that may have been improperly folded and assembled during manufacturing.

An improperly folded and assembled air bag may not deploy as intended in the event of a crash. This failure to deploy properly increases the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. The recall began on July 8, 2019.

BMW will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the knee air bag modules free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov for additional information.

The recalled product

Product
BMW M2, 330I, 430I, 440I
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Air Bags
Hazard
Affected units
5,079

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 (7)

  • M2
  • 330I
  • 430I
  • 440I
  • 230I
  • M240I
  • M4

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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