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2020 BMW 228I Official Safety Recalls

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

2 Recalls Recorded
NHTSA: 23V584000
Report Date: August 16, 2023

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Defect Description:

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2022 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 2022 430i Coupe, 2021-2022 430i, M440i Convertible, and 2020-2022 228i xDrive Gran Coupe vehicles. The receiver audio module control unit software may fail to properly generate audible seat belt warnings to the driver to fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety Hazard / Risk:

An audible chime that does not properly alert the driver to fasten their seat belt increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Authorized Manufacturer Remedy:

Dealers will update the receiver audio module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

~144 vehicles impacted
NHTSA: 21V091000
Report Date: February 18, 2021

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Defect Description:

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 228i, 228i xDrive, and M235i xDrive vehicles. If the driver initiates an automatic closure of the sunroof, and the vehicle key status is changed to "off" or "lock," the sunroof may continue to close. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-operated Window Systems."

Safety Hazard / Risk:

If the sunroof continues to close after the vehicle is shut off, it may increase the risk of injury.

Authorized Manufacturer Remedy:

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the sunroof electronic coding software, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

~14,011 vehicles impacted

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