BMW Recalls 2019-2020 330i Models Due to Rear Seat Belt Defect
BMW is recalling 2019-2020 330i and 330i xDrive vehicles because the outboard rear seat belt pretensioners may not lock during a crash, increasing injury risk.
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 component (seat belt pretensioner) that may fail to function during a crash, creating a risk of injury, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2020 330i and 330i xDrive vehicles. The defect involves the outboard rear seat belt pretensioners, which may not lock as intended during a crash.
If the seat belt pretensioners fail to lock in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to occupants. The recall is expected to begin on February 10, 2020.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear seat belts free of charge. 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
- Brand
- BMW
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Seat Belts
- Affected units
- 135
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 (1)
- 330I
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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