Bmw recall: Seats
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, 2020-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, 2021 X3 xDrive30e, X4 xDrive30i, and X4M vehicles. The seat frame may not have been welded properly to the seat rails.
What could happen
An improperly welded seat frame may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will replace the seat frame and back rest, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw 330I 2019–2021
- Bmw M340I 2019–2021
- Bmw X3 2020–2021
- Bmw X4 2021
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 23V211000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 29, 2023
- Owners notified
- May 22, 2023
- Vehicles or items affected
- 51
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Seats
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Bmw / Toyota recall: Electrical system Jan 30, 2026
- Bmw / Toyota recall: Electrical system Sep 23, 2025
- Bmw recall: Electrical system Apr 1, 2025
- Bmw recall: Air bags Jul 3, 2024
- Bmw recall: Steering Nov 16, 2023
- Bmw recall: Electrical system Aug 16, 2023
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.