NHTSA campaign 21V176000

BMW of North America, LLC recall 21V176000

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.

Reported 03/15/2021

What can happen

An air bag that deploys incorrectly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Repair

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.

Components

  • Air bags: Side/window: Head
  • Air bags: Side/window: Thorax

Affected years and models

A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.