Bmw recall: Air bags
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 430i and M440i 4 Series Convertible vehicles. In certain side-impact crashes, the head-thorax air bag may not deploy as intended.
What could happen
An air bag that deploys incorrectly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix
Dealers will update the software, at no charge. All affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory, and therefore no owner letters will be mailed. The recall began March 9, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw 430I 2021
- Bmw M440I 2021
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V176000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 15, 2021
- Owners notified
- Mar 9, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,850
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Air bags › Side/window › Thorax; Air bags › Side/window › Head
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Bmw recall: Electrical system Aug 16, 2023
- Bmw recall: Electrical system Feb 23, 2023
- Bmw recall: Visibility Apr 20, 2022
- Bmw / Mini / Rolls-Royce and more recall: Seat belts Jul 21, 2021
- Bmw recall: Back over prevention Feb 19, 2021
- Bmw recall: Electrical system Dec 9, 2020
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.