BMW 430I 2021: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:THORAX

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V176000

Make Model Year
BMW 430I 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-03-09 2021-03-15 2021-03-16

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:THORAX

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1850

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC "BMW" is recalling certain 2021 430i and M440i 4 Series Convertible vehicles. In certain side-impact crashes, the head-thorax air bag may not deploy as intended.

Consequence

An air bag that deploys incorrectly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the software, at no charge. All affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory, and therefore no owner letters will be mailed. The recall began March 9, 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.