BMW 230I 2020: AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V352000

Make Model Year
BMW 230I 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-07-08 2019-05-09 2019-05-13

Production Dates: 2019-02-21 - 2019-05-02

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5079

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC "BMW" is recalling certain 2019-2020 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2 Competition Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, and 2019 330i xDrive Sportswagon vehicles. The driver and passenger knee air bag assemblies may have been improperly folded and assembled.

Consequence

An improperly folded and assembled air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing risk of injury.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the knee air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. 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.