2021 BMW 430I & 2021 BMW M440I recall: airbag
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V176000
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 1,850
- Component
- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:HEAD; AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:THORAX
- Owner phone
- 1-800-525-7417
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Mar 9, 2021
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.