BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2023 2 Series Coupe (230i
— Recall Campaign #23V039000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 804 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
23V039000
| Manufacturer: | BMW of North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 01, 2023 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 23V039000 |
| Units affected: | 804 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- 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.