Seat belts: pretensionerRecall 19V-912 · 2019–2020 BMW 330i

BMW of North America, LLC recall 19V-912 covers 135 2019–2020 BMW 330i for a seat belts: pretensioner problem, reported to NHTSA on December 20, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q1) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.

100%
Vehicles repaired135 of 135 · 2021 Q1
Vehicles affected1351 model
ReportedDec 20, 2019Owners notified Feb 18, 2020
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 19V912000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 330i and 330i xDrive vehicles. The outboard rear seat belt pretensioners may not lock as intended during a crash.

The risk

In the event of a crash, if the seat belt pretensioners fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.

What to do

The fix

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear seat belts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 10, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer 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.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

100%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2020 Q12021 Q1
1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from April 11, 2019 to December 5, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.