Side/window: headRecall 21V-176 · BMW vehicles
BMW of North America, LLC recall 21V-176 covers 1,850 BMW vehicles for a side/window: head problem, reported to NHTSA on March 15, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q4) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V176000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.