BMW M340i, X3, X4 Seat Frames Improperly Welded
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An improperly welded seat frame may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 23V211000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Mar 29, 2023 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Part affected | Seats |
| Vehicles covered | 5 model/year combinations, model years 2020–2021 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
On certain BMW 330i, M340i xDrive, X3, X3M, X4, and X4M vehicles, the frame of a seat may not have been welded to the seat rails properly. Because the weld may not be secure, the seat frame might not hold and support the occupant the way it's supposed to if the vehicle is in a crash, which raises the chance of injury.
What you should do
2. Contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule the repair.
3. The repair (replacing the seat frame and backrest) is free.
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 23V211000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (5)
Who to contact
BMW — official BMW recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-525-7417
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Official notice
- Component
- SEATS
- Summary
- 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.
- Safety risk
- An improperly welded seat frame may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.