Vehicle recall 19V912000 · December 20, 2019
2019-2020 BMW 330i
The outboard rear seat belt pretensioners may not lock as intended during a crash.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 330i and 330i xDrive vehicles. The outboard rear seat belt pretensioners may not lock as intended during a crash.
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash, if the seat belt pretensioners fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear seat belts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 10, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer 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 details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V912000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 20, 2019
- Filed by
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Owner notification
- February 18, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 135
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts › Pretensioner
Vehicles covered
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