2020 BMW 840I RECALL - #20V164000
RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS : FRONT : WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X3 xDrive30e, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, X4M, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 840i Gran Coupe, 840i xDrive Gran Coupe, M850i xDrive Gran Coupe, M8 Gran Coupe, X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, and 840i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The sensors in the front seat belt buckles may inaccurately detect a belted occupant as unbelted, possibly causing the air bag and seat belt pretensioners to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.
Information provided by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2020 BMW 840I |
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| Manufacturer |
BMW of North America, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
3/20/2020 |
| Influenced by |
BMW of North America, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
5/18/2020 |
| # Affected |
3,316 |
| Recalled for |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES |
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| Description |
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X3 xDrive30e, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, X4M, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 840i Gran Coupe, 840i xDrive Gran Coupe, M850i xDrive Gran Coupe, M8 Gran Coupe, X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, and 840i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The sensors in the front seat belt buckles may inaccurately detect a belted occupant as unbelted, possibly causing the air bag and seat belt pretensioners to deploy improperly in the event of a crash. |
| Consequences |
If the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioners deploy improperly in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the driver and front passenger. |
| Corrective action |
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2020 BMW 840I Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SENSING SYSTEM, CAMERA
2020 BMW 840I Recall for AIR BAGS
2020 BMW 840I Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
2020 BMW 840I Recall for SEAT BELTS, PRETENSIONER
2020 BMW 840I Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2020 BMW 840I Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, POWER ASSIST, HYDRAULIC
2020 BMW 840I Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SENSING SYSTEM, CAMERA
2020 BMW 840I Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SOFTWARE
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Dec 27, 2021 - 280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
A groaning type noise is heard during the height adjustment.
Dec 20, 2021 - 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Customer states the following about their vehicle: active radio or music source is interrupted, the navigation is no longer available, a black screen is shown in the Control Display, the system works again after a short interruption.
Dec 20, 2021 - 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
The "energy management" Check control message (ID code 415) is falsely displayed when entering the vehicle.
Dec 13, 2021 - 010000 STEERING
Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle maynot start when placing the key against the steering column.
Dec 13, 2021 - 033200 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC
When starting the vehicle vehicle at standstill, various yellow Check Control Messages CCMs appear. ID code 00042: Brake system. Additional notes: Avoid abrupt braking as far as possible. Drive at a moderate speed. Have it checked by your n
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