BMW M240I 2023: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V039000

Make Model Year
BMW M240I 2023
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-03-31 2023-02-01 2023-02-02

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 804

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC "BMW" is recalling certain 2023 2 Series Coupe "230i, 230i XDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive" vehicles. The second-row seat backrest cover panels for the side air bags may break during deployment of the side air bags.

Consequence

A backrest cover panel that breaks during side air bag deployment may cause the air bag to deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury to second-row seat occupants.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rear seat backrest side air bag cover panels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 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.