The defect
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.
The risk
An improperly welded seat frame may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW 330i | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| BMW M340I | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| BMW X3 | 2020, 2021 |
| BMW X4 | 2021 |
Components: SEATS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 330i | 2019 | 41 | 9 |
| BMW 330i | 2020 | 53 | 11 |
| BMW 330i | 2021 | 29 | 7 |
| BMW M340I | 2019 | 0 | 5 |
| BMW M340I | 2020 | 53 | 10 |
| BMW M340I | 2021 | 11 | 6 |
| BMW X3 | 2020 | 110 | 16 |
| BMW X3 | 2021 | 113 | 10 |
| BMW X4 | 2021 | 6 | 7 |
Other seats recalls in 2023
21 of the 894 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2023 concerned the seats; BMW of North America, LLC filed 347 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2023