2020 BMW M340I RECALL - #20V164000
RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS : PRETENSIONER
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 M340I |
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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:PRETENSIONER |
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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 M340I Recall for SEATS
2020 BMW M340I Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SENSING SYSTEM, CAMERA
2020 BMW M340I Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, TRUNK LID
2020 BMW M340I Recall for AIR BAGS
2020 BMW M340I Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
2020 BMW M340I Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
2020 BMW M340I Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2020 BMW M340I Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SENSING SYSTEM, CAMERA
2020 BMW M340I Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SOFTWARE
2020 BMW M340I Recall for ENGINE
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Dec 27, 2021 - 280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
???Due to an unfavorable operating point primarily in the low-end torque range, the fuel vapor scavenging that takes place in that range may result in incorrect detection of a mixture that is too rich. As a result, an incorrect mixture adap
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 20, 2021 - 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
After replacing the microfilter during a previous service, the customer notices that the ventilation system airflow rate is noticeably less.
Dec 20, 2021 - 200000 WHEELS
In the affected vehicles, there is relative movement between the front side panel and the wheel arch cover while driving (depending on the driving profile).
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