BMW 330E, 330I, M3 and others: Buckle assembly

Date

April 28, 2021

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW 330E (2021); BMW 330I (2021); BMW M3 (2021); BMW M340I (2021)

Component

Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly

Description of the defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M3, and 330e xDrive vehicles. The bolt securing the seat belt assembly to the frame was not tightened to specification.

Potentially affected

12

What can happen

An improperly installed seat belt assembly may not restrain an occupant as expected, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belt buckle assembly connection and, if necessary, replace it, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 25, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service 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

June 25, 2021

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

N/A; vehicle assembly issue · N/A; vehicle assembly issue · N/A; vehicle assembly issue

Recall number

21V298000

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.