Recall 19V-352: 2019–2020 BMW 230i, 2019 BMW 330i and 5 more

BMW of North America, LLC recall for air bags, reported to NHTSA on May 9, 2019, covering about 5,079 vehicles.

NHTSA number
19V-352
Report date
May 9, 2019
Vehicles affected
5,079
Owners notified
Jul 8, 2019

The problem

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2 Competition Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, and 2019 330i xDrive Sportswagon vehicles. The driver and passenger knee air bag assemblies may have been improperly folded and assembled.

The risk

An improperly folded and assembled air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing risk of injury.

The fix

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the knee air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. 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

ManufacturerBMW of North America, LLC
ComponentAir Bags › Knee Bolster
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number19V352000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
BMW 230i2019, 2020All years
BMW 330i2019All years
BMW 430i2019, 2020All years
BMW 440i2019, 2020All years
BMW M22019, 2020All years
BMW M240I2019, 2020All years
BMW M42019, 2020All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 19V-352?

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2 Competition Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, and 2019 330i xDrive Sportswagon vehicles. The driver and passenger knee air bag assemblies may have been improperly folded and assembled.

How is recall 19V-352 fixed?

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the knee air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.