BMW 330I: Pretensioner

Date

Dec. 20, 2019

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW 330I (2019, 2020)

Component

Seat Belts › Pretensioner

Description of the defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 330i and 330i xDrive vehicles. The outboard rear seat belt pretensioners may not lock as intended during a crash.

Potentially affected

135

What can happen

In the event of a crash, if the seat belt pretensioners fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear seat belts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 10, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Owner notification date

Feb. 18, 2020

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

19V912000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.