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2023 BMW 230I, BMW M240I: Air Bags recall

NHTSA campaign 23V039000 · 804 units potentially affected · filed Feb 1, 2023

What's wrong

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.

Why it matters

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.

The fix

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.

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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
23V039000
Manufacturer no.
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Manufacturer
BMW OF North America, Llc
Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Units affected
804
Report received
Feb 1, 2023
Owner letters
Mar 31, 2023
Type
Vehicle

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