BMW in certain side-impact crashes, the head-thorax air bag may not deploy as intended.
AFFECTED MODELS
BMW 430i and M440i
VEHICLES AFFECTED
1,850
REMEDY
Dealers will update the software, at no charge.
COST
Free
The short version
BMW of North America, LLC reported a problem with the side/window head. Here is what owners need to know.
WHAT
In certain side-impact crashes, the head-thorax air bag may not deploy as intended.
WHY IT MATTERS
An air bag that deploys incorrectly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
WHAT TO DO
Take it to a dealer — they will update the software, at no charge, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 21V-176.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2021 | BMW 430i |
| 2021 | BMW M440i |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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Check your VINWhat this record means
Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.
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