The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V039000·Announced 2023-02-01

BMW Recalls 2023 2 Series Coupe for Side Air Bag Cover Defect

BMW is recalling 2023 2 Series Coupe vehicles because side air bag cover panels may break during deployment, 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 risk-of-harm product (air bag deployment failure) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2023 2 Series Coupe vehicles, including the 230i, 230i XDrive, M240i, and M240i xDrive models. The recall involves the second-row seat backrest cover panels for the side air bags.

The defect is that these cover panels may break during the deployment of the side air bags. If a panel breaks, the air bag may deploy improperly, which increases the risk of injury to second-row seat occupants.

Dealers will replace the rear seat backrest side air bag cover panels free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 31, 2023. 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 — Air Bags
Hazard
Affected units
804

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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