The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·19V912000·Announced 2019-12-20

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

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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
Hazard
Affected units
135

Is your product affected?

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Model numbers (1)

  • 330I

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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