The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V211000·Announced 2025-05-03

BMW Sedans and SUVs May Have Improperly Welded Seat Frames

Certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, M340i, X3, and X4 vehicles may have seat frames improperly welded to the seat rails. An improperly welded frame could fail to properly restrain occupants 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: This is a structural vehicle defect involving improper seat-to-rail welding that could compromise occupant restraint during a crash. Per the rubric, with no injuries or deaths reported and a theoretical hazard, the maximum score is 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, 2020-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, 2021 X3 xDrive30e, X4 xDrive30i, and X4M vehicles due to an improper welding defect in the seat frame.

The seat frame may not have been welded properly to the seat rails. In the event of a crash, an improperly welded seat frame may fail to properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

Approximately 51 vehicles are affected by this recall. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 22, 2023.

Owners should contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a remedy appointment. Dealers will replace the seat frame and back rest free of charge. For additional information, owners may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2020 BMW X3
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle
Hazard
  • improper-weld
  • restraint-failure
  • crash-injury
Affected units
51

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 (4)

  • X3
  • M340I
  • 330I
  • X4

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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