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NHTSA Recall 23V211000: Seats

BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 51 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the BMW 330I.

51
vehicles potentially affected
4
models affected
2023
owners notified (May 22)
NHTSA campaign23V211000
ComponentSEATS
Report receivedMarch 29, 2023
Owner notificationMay 22, 2023
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, 2020-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, 2021 X3 xDrive30e, X4 xDrive30i, and X4M vehicles. The seat frame may not have been welded properly to the seat rails.

Safety risk

An improperly welded seat frame may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the seat frame and back rest, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2023. 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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 23V211000

Make and modelModel years
BMW 330I2019, 2020, 2021
BMW M340I2019, 2020, 2021
BMW X32020, 2021
BMW X42021

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.