SeatsRecall 19V-600 · 2020 BMW M340i

BMW of North America, LLC recall 19V-600 covers 2 2020 BMW M340i for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on August 14, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q3) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.

Vehicles repaired2 of 2 · 2019 Q3

Vehicles affected21 model

ReportedAug 14, 2019Owners notified Aug 28, 2019

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 19V600000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2020 M340i and one M340i xDrive vehicle. Due to improper welding, the rear center headrest may fold in the event of a rear impact crash.

The risk

If the headrest folds down in a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury.

What to do

The fix

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear center headrest, free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

BMW M340i2020

Built from July 4, 2019 to July 31, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.