BMW 840I (2020) – 20V164000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

BMW

Model Of Vehicle

840I

Year

2020

Recall Campaign Number

20V164000

Component Description

Seat Belts:Front:Warning Light/Devices

Effect Of Defect

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.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

BMW Of North America, Llc

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

3316

Date Owners Notified

20200518

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

BMW Of North America, Llc

Date Report Received

20200319

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard