Air Bags:side/window:thorax

NHTSA recall 21V176000 · announced March 15, 2021 · filed by Bmw Of North America, Llc · 1,850 units affected

The problem

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 430i and M440i 4 Series Convertible vehicles. In certain side-impact crashes, the head-thorax air bag may not deploy as intended.

The risk

An air bag that deploys incorrectly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What to do

Dealers will update the software, at no charge. All affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory, and therefore no owner letters will be mailed. The recall began March 9, 2021. 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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2021 Bmw 430i
• 2021 Bmw M440i

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.