BMW Recalls 2020 330i and M340i for Trunk Release Cable Defect
BMW is recalling 2020 330i and M340i vehicles because an improperly installed trunk release cable may prevent the trunk from opening from the inside.
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 risk-of-harm product where a person trapped in the trunk may be injured, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2020 330i, 330i xDrive, and M340i vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the interior trunk release cable may have been improperly installed. This issue prevents the trunk from opening from the inside, causing the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
The defect poses a safety risk because if a person were inside the trunk compartment, they may not be able to get out, increasing their 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 the interior trunk release cable and properly install the cable, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 13, 2019. 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 330I, M340I
- Brand
- BMW
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Sedan
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 325
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 (2)
- 330I
- M340I
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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