BMW 230I, M240I: Side/window

Date

Feb. 1, 2023

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW 230I (2023); BMW M240I (2023)

Component

Air Bags › Side/Window

Description of the defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 2 Series Coupe (230i, 230i XDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive) vehicles. The second-row seat backrest cover panels for the side air bags may break during deployment of the side air bags.

Potentially affected

804

What can happen

A backrest cover panel that breaks during side air bag deployment may cause the air bag to deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury to second-row seat occupants.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rear seat backrest side air bag cover panels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2023. 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.nhtsa.gov.

Owner notification date

March 31, 2023

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Side Air Bag Cover Panel · Side Air Bag Cover Panel · 52205A041-(35,36,37,38,41,42,43,44,45,46)

Recall number

23V039000

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.