Vehicle recall 20V164000 · March 19, 2020
BMW 330i, 840i and 5 more models
The sensors in the front seat belt buckles may inaccurately detect a belted occupant as unbelted, possibly causing the air bag and seat belt pretensioners to deploy improperly in…
Source: NHTSA data as of November 8, 2026. Last refreshed Nov 8, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC.
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X3 xDrive30e, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, X4M, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 840i Gran Coupe, 840i xDrive Gran Coupe, M850i xDrive Gran Coupe, M8 Gran Coupe, X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, and 840i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The sensors in the front seat belt buckles may inaccurately detect a belted occupant as unbelted, possibly causing the air bag and seat belt pretensioners to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.
- Consequence
- If the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioners deploy improperly in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2020. 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V164000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 19, 2020
- Filed by
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Owner notification
- May 18, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,316
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Air bags; Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly; Seat belts › Front › Warning light/devices; Seat belts › Pretensioner
Vehicles covered
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