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BMW 3 Series and M340i Trunk Release Problem

NHTSA campaign 19V755000 · Reported Oct 23, 2019 · BMW of North America, LLC

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If someone were trapped inside the trunk, they might not be able to get out on their own, increasing the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	19V755000
Reported to NHTSA	Oct 23, 2019
Manufacturer	BMW of North America, LLC
Part affected	Structure:body:trunk LID
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2020
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Certain BMW 330i, 330i xDrive and M340i cars may have the interior trunk release cable installed incorrectly. Because of this, someone inside the trunk may not be able to open it from the inside using the release handle. This does not meet a federal safety standard that requires cars to have a working interior trunk release. Dealers will inspect the cable and install it correctly if needed.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your car is included.
2. Contact a BMW dealer, or BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417, to schedule an inspection.
3. The repair is free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 19V755000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2020 BMW M340I

Who to contact

BMW — official BMW recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-525-7417

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

BMW Structure Recalls Cover Loose Panels and Crash Protection Problems · all 11 BMW recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 330i, 330i xDrive and M340i vehicles. The interior trunk release cable may have been improperly installed, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
Safety risk: If a person were inside the trunk compartment, they may not be able to get out, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the interior trunk release cable and properly install the cable, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.