2021 BMW M340I Recalls
Recall information provided by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
Running Sequence Number: 252886
Campaign Number: 23V584000
Make: BMW
Model: M340I
Year: 2021
MFR Campaingn Number: N/A
Component Name: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Begin Date of Manufacturing: N/A
End Date of Manufacturing: N/A
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 144
Date Owner Notified: Oct 12, 2023
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: BMW of North America, LLC
Report Received Date: Aug 16, 2023
Record Creation Date: Aug 17, 2023
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: 208
Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2022 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 2022 430i Coupe, 2021-2022 430i, M440i Convertible, and 2020-2022 228i xDrive Gran Coupe vehicles. The receiver audio module control unit software may fail to properly generate audible seat belt warnings to the driver to fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: An audible chime that does not properly alert the driver to fasten their seat belt increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the receiver audio module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 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.
Recall Component ID: 000125647004501741000001105
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: Receiver Audio Module (RAM) ECU
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: Receiver Audio Module (RAM) Electronic Control Unit (ECU)
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: Software - N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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SEAT BELTS
Running Sequence Number: 252887
Campaign Number: 23V584000
Make: BMW
Model: M340I
Year: 2021
MFR Campaingn Number: N/A
Component Name: SEAT BELTS
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Begin Date of Manufacturing: N/A
End Date of Manufacturing: N/A
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 144
Date Owner Notified: Oct 12, 2023
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: BMW of North America, LLC
Report Received Date: Aug 16, 2023
Record Creation Date: Aug 17, 2023
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: 208
Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2022 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 2022 430i Coupe, 2021-2022 430i, M440i Convertible, and 2020-2022 228i xDrive Gran Coupe vehicles. The receiver audio module control unit software may fail to properly generate audible seat belt warnings to the driver to fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: An audible chime that does not properly alert the driver to fasten their seat belt increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the receiver audio module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 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.
Recall Component ID: 000125647004501741000000263
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: Receiver Audio Module (RAM) ECU
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: Receiver Audio Module (RAM) Electronic Control Unit (ECU)
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: Software - N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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SEATS
Running Sequence Number: 253912
Campaign Number: 23V211000
Make: BMW
Model: M340I
Year: 2021
MFR Campaingn Number: N/A
Component Name: SEATS
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Begin Date of Manufacturing: N/A
End Date of Manufacturing: N/A
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 51
Date Owner Notified: May 22, 2023
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: BMW of North America, LLC
Report Received Date: Mar 29, 2023
Record Creation Date: Mar 30, 2023
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
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.
Consequence: 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.
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.
Recall Component ID: 000124972004501741000000318
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: Front Seat Frame
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: Front Seat Frame
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: 7414601, 7414603, 7414607, 7414609
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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SEAT BELTS
Running Sequence Number: 180902
Campaign Number: 21V554000
Make: BMW
Model: M340I
Year: 2021
MFR Campaingn Number: N/A
Component Name: SEAT BELTS
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Begin Date of Manufacturing: N/A
End Date of Manufacturing: N/A
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 21537
Date Owner Notified: Sep 3, 2021
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: BMW of North America, LLC
Report Received Date: Jul 21, 2021
Record Creation Date: Jul 22, 2021
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: 208
Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4 Series Convertible (430i, M440i), BMW X1 sDrive28i, xDrive28i, 2 Series Gran Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i xDrive), M2 Competition Coupe, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, M3 Competition, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, CooperS, JCW), X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X2 M35i, Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE), MINI Convertible (Cooper, Cooper S, JCW), MINI Clubman (Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW), MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), Rolls Royce Ghost, MINI Countryman (Cooper S E All4), Rolls Royce Phantom, Rolls Royce Cullinan, and Toyota Supra vehicles. The passenger seat belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, before the webbing fully retracts. As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417; 1-866-825-1525 (MINI); 1-877-877-3735 (Rolls Royce); and 1-888-270-9371 (Toyota).
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.
Recall Component ID: 000112212004501741000000263
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: Passenger Seat Safety Belt Retractor
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: Passenger Seat Safety Belt Retractor
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: 9870090, 7365712, 7358364, 7317836, 8092863, 7293269, 7496266, 7364786, 7430063, 7498336, 7455626
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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SEAT BELTS
Running Sequence Number: 180904
Campaign Number: 21V554000
Make: BMW
Model: M340I
Year: 2021
MFR Campaingn Number: N/A
Component Name: SEAT BELTS
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Begin Date of Manufacturing: N/A
End Date of Manufacturing: N/A
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 21537
Date Owner Notified: Sep 3, 2021
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: BMW of North America, LLC
Report Received Date: Jul 21, 2021
Record Creation Date: Jul 22, 2021
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: 208
Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4 Series Convertible (430i, M440i), BMW X1 sDrive28i, xDrive28i, 2 Series Gran Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i xDrive), M2 Competition Coupe, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, M3 Competition, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, CooperS, JCW), X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X2 M35i, Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE), MINI Convertible (Cooper, Cooper S, JCW), MINI Clubman (Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW), MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), Rolls Royce Ghost, MINI Countryman (Cooper S E All4), Rolls Royce Phantom, Rolls Royce Cullinan, and Toyota Supra vehicles. The passenger seat belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, before the webbing fully retracts. As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417; 1-866-825-1525 (MINI); 1-877-877-3735 (Rolls Royce); and 1-888-270-9371 (Toyota).
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.
Recall Component ID: 000112212004501741000000263
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: Passenger Seat Safety Belt Retractor
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: Passenger Seat Safety Belt Retractor
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: 9460976, 7488782, 7428112, 7430061, 8811952, 7455625, 7384986, 9460970, 7293270, 9890862, 7496281
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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SEAT BELTS
Running Sequence Number: 180905
Campaign Number: 21V554000
Make: BMW
Model: M340I
Year: 2021
MFR Campaingn Number: N/A
Component Name: SEAT BELTS
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Begin Date of Manufacturing: N/A
End Date of Manufacturing: N/A
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 21537
Date Owner Notified: Sep 3, 2021
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: BMW of North America, LLC
Report Received Date: Jul 21, 2021
Record Creation Date: Jul 22, 2021
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: 208
Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4 Series Convertible (430i, M440i), BMW X1 sDrive28i, xDrive28i, 2 Series Gran Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i xDrive), M2 Competition Coupe, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, M3 Competition, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, CooperS, JCW), X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X2 M35i, Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE), MINI Convertible (Cooper, Cooper S, JCW), MINI Clubman (Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW), MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), Rolls Royce Ghost, MINI Countryman (Cooper S E All4), Rolls Royce Phantom, Rolls Royce Cullinan, and Toyota Supra vehicles. The passenger seat belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, before the webbing fully retracts. As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417; 1-866-825-1525 (MINI); 1-877-877-3735 (Rolls Royce); and 1-888-270-9371 (Toyota).
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.
Recall Component ID: 000112212004501741000000263
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: Passenger Seat Safety Belt Retractor
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: Passenger Seat Safety Belt Retractor
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: 7455627, 8097752, 9870088, 8747216, 7496280, 8092864, 9890860, 8076383, 7430058, 5A37120, 5A37150
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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SEAT BELTS: FRONT: BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Running Sequence Number: 196065
Campaign Number: 21V298000
Make: BMW
Model: M340I
Year: 2021
MFR Campaingn Number: N/A
Component Name: SEAT BELTS: FRONT: BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Begin Date of Manufacturing: N/A
End Date of Manufacturing: N/A
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 12
Date Owner Notified: Jun 25, 2021
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: BMW of North America, LLC
Report Received Date: Apr 28, 2021
Record Creation Date: Apr 28, 2021
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M3, and 330e xDrive vehicles. The bolt securing the seat belt assembly to the frame was not tightened to specification.
Consequence: An improperly installed seat belt assembly may not restrain an occupant as expected, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belt buckle assembly connection and, if necessary, replace it, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 25, 2021. 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.safercar.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000110069004501741000000268
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A; vehicle assembly issue
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A; vehicle assembly issue
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A; vehicle assembly issue
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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BACK OVER PREVENTION: SOFTWARE
Running Sequence Number: 176482
Campaign Number: 21V096000
Make: BMW
Model: M340I
Year: 2021
MFR Campaingn Number: N/A
Component Name: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SOFTWARE
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Begin Date of Manufacturing: N/A
End Date of Manufacturing: N/A
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 13858
Date Owner Notified: Apr 16, 2021
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: BMW of North America, LLC
Report Received Date: Feb 19, 2021
Record Creation Date: Feb 19, 2021
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: 111
Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and Grand Coupe, 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le, 745Le xDrive, X5 xDrive45e, X3 xDrive30e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 740i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, M760i Drive, M760Li xDrive, 750Li xDrive Alpina, Alpina B7 xDrive, and 2021 4 Series Coupe 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive vehicles. When shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. 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.safercar.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000108754004501741000001881
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: Rearview Camera Software
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: Rearview Camera Software
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: Rearview Camera Software; p/n – N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Running Sequence Number: 176483
Campaign Number: 21V096000
Make: BMW
Model: M340I
Year: 2021
MFR Campaingn Number: N/A
Component Name: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Begin Date of Manufacturing: N/A
End Date of Manufacturing: N/A
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 13858
Date Owner Notified: Apr 16, 2021
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: BMW of North America, LLC
Report Received Date: Feb 19, 2021
Record Creation Date: Feb 19, 2021
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: 111
Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and Grand Coupe, 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le, 745Le xDrive, X5 xDrive45e, X3 xDrive30e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 740i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, M760i Drive, M760Li xDrive, 750Li xDrive Alpina, Alpina B7 xDrive, and 2021 4 Series Coupe 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive vehicles. When shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. 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.safercar.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000108754004501741000001568
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: Rearview Camera Software
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: Rearview Camera Software
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: Rearview Camera Software; p/n – N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Running Sequence Number: 154647
Campaign Number: 20V761000
Make: BMW
Model: M340I
Year: 2021
MFR Campaingn Number: N/A
Component Name: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Begin Date of Manufacturing: N/A
End Date of Manufacturing: N/A
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 812
Date Owner Notified: Mar 30, 2021
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: BMW of North America, LLC
Report Received Date: Dec 9, 2020
Record Creation Date: Dec 10, 2020
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 M340i xDrive, M440i xDrive Coupe, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 840i Gran Coupe, 840i xDrive Gran Coupe, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, and X7 xDrive40i vehicles. The connection between the 48-Volt battery and the starter-generator may not have been assembled properly, which can cause increased electrical resistance at the connections.
Consequence: Increased electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the connection between the 48-Volt battery and the starter-generator assembly, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 12, 2021. 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.safercar.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000107409004501741000000201
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A – Vehicle Assembly Issue
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A – Vehicle Assembly Issue
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A – Vehicle Assembly Issue
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No