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BMW seat frame may not have been welded properly to the seat rails.

NHTSA campaign 23V-211 · Reported March 29, 2023 · 51 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
BMW 330i, M340i, X3 and X4
VEHICLES AFFECTED
51
REMEDY
Dealers will replace the seat frame and back rest, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

BMW of North America, LLC reported a problem with the seats. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The seat frame may not have been welded properly to the seat rails.

WHY IT MATTERS

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

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will replace the seat frame and back rest, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 23V-211.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2019–2021BMW 330i
2019–2021BMW M340i
2020–2021BMW X3
2021BMW X4

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What 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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