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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V342000·Announced 2021-05-12

BMW Recalls 2021 230i and M240i for Roof Liner Support Defect

BMW is recalling 2021 230i and M240i vehicles because roof liner supports may detach and fall into the cabin, increasing injury risk during a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (roof liner supports) that increases the risk of injury during a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2021 BMW 230i and M240i vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where supports within the roof liner may be insecurely attached.

If the support separates from the roof liner, it may fall into the passenger compartment. This increases the risk of injury during a crash that necessitates the deployment of the head air bag.

Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the roof liner as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters will not be sent. The one owner was notified on June 15, 2021, by telephone, and the vehicle has been repaired. 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 230I, M240I
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Roof and Pillars
Hazard
Affected units
2

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)

  • 230I
  • M240I

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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