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DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS


Posted on: 2021-07-22
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2021 2 series (230i, 230i xdrive, m240i, m240i xdrive), 330e, 330e xdrive, 4 series coupe (430i, 430i xdrive, m440i xdrive) m4 coupe, m4 competition coupe, bmw 4 series convertible (430i, m440i), bmw x1 sdrive28i, xdrive28i, 2 series gran coupe (228i, 228i xdrive, m235i xdrive), m2 competition coupe, 330i, 330i xdrive, m340i, m340i xdrive, m3, m3 competition, 530i, 530i xdrive, 540i, 540i xdrive, mini hardtop 2 door (cooper, coopers, jcw), x2 sdrive28i, x2 xdrive28i, x2 m35i, z4 sdrive30i, z4 m40i, mini hardtop 2 door (cooper se), mini convertible (cooper, cooper s, jcw), mini clubman (cooper s, cooper s all4, jcw), mini countryman (cooper, cooper all4, cooper s, cooper s all4, jcw all4), rolls royce ghost, mini countryman (cooper s e all4), rolls royce phantom, rolls royce cullinan, and toyota supra vehicles.  The passenger seat belt automatic locking retractor (alr) may deactivate early, before the webbing fully retracts.  As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.

Consequence
During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on september 3, 2021.  Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417; 1-866-825-1525 (mini); 1-877-877-3735 (rolls royce); and 1-888-270-9371 (toyota).

Notes
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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #2 - SEAT BELTS


Posted on: 2021-07-22
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2021 2 series (230i, 230i xdrive, m240i, m240i xdrive), 330e, 330e xdrive, 4 series coupe (430i, 430i xdrive, m440i xdrive) m4 coupe, m4 competition coupe, bmw 4 series convertible (430i, m440i), bmw x1 sdrive28i, xdrive28i, 2 series gran coupe (228i, 228i xdrive, m235i xdrive), m2 competition coupe, 330i, 330i xdrive, m340i, m340i xdrive, m3, m3 competition, 530i, 530i xdrive, 540i, 540i xdrive, mini hardtop 2 door (cooper, coopers, jcw), x2 sdrive28i, x2 xdrive28i, x2 m35i, z4 sdrive30i, z4 m40i, mini hardtop 2 door (cooper se), mini convertible (cooper, cooper s, jcw), mini clubman (cooper s, cooper s all4, jcw), mini countryman (cooper, cooper all4, cooper s, cooper s all4, jcw all4), rolls royce ghost, mini countryman (cooper s e all4), rolls royce phantom, rolls royce cullinan, and toyota supra vehicles.  The passenger seat belt automatic locking retractor (alr) may deactivate early, before the webbing fully retracts.  As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.

Consequence
During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on september 3, 2021.  Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417; 1-866-825-1525 (mini); 1-877-877-3735 (rolls royce); and 1-888-270-9371 (toyota).

Notes
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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #3 - SEAT BELTS


Posted on: 2021-07-22
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2021 2 series (230i, 230i xdrive, m240i, m240i xdrive), 330e, 330e xdrive, 4 series coupe (430i, 430i xdrive, m440i xdrive) m4 coupe, m4 competition coupe, bmw 4 series convertible (430i, m440i), bmw x1 sdrive28i, xdrive28i, 2 series gran coupe (228i, 228i xdrive, m235i xdrive), m2 competition coupe, 330i, 330i xdrive, m340i, m340i xdrive, m3, m3 competition, 530i, 530i xdrive, 540i, 540i xdrive, mini hardtop 2 door (cooper, coopers, jcw), x2 sdrive28i, x2 xdrive28i, x2 m35i, z4 sdrive30i, z4 m40i, mini hardtop 2 door (cooper se), mini convertible (cooper, cooper s, jcw), mini clubman (cooper s, cooper s all4, jcw), mini countryman (cooper, cooper all4, cooper s, cooper s all4, jcw all4), rolls royce ghost, mini countryman (cooper s e all4), rolls royce phantom, rolls royce cullinan, and toyota supra vehicles.  The passenger seat belt automatic locking retractor (alr) may deactivate early, before the webbing fully retracts.  As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.

Consequence
During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on september 3, 2021.  Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417; 1-866-825-1525 (mini); 1-877-877-3735 (rolls royce); and 1-888-270-9371 (toyota).

Notes
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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #4 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC


Posted on: 2021-02-10
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2020-2021 8 series coupe, grand coupe and convertible 840i, 840i xdrive, m850i xdrive, m8 and 740 li, 740 li xdrive, 750 li xdrive, m760 li xdrive, x6 sdrive40i, x6 xdrive40i, x6 xdrive50i, x6 m50i, x6m, and 2019-2021 x5 sdrive40i, x5 xdrive40i, x5 xdrive50i, x5 m50i, x5m, x7 xdrive40i, x7 xdrive50i, x7 m50i, and 2021 m3, m3 competition, m4 coupe, m4 competition coupe, x5 xdrive45e, 745 le xdrive.  The rotor and shaft within the integrated brake system may not have been welded properly and could separate during a hard braking event, possibly resulting in a loss of the antilock brake system (abs) and braking assistance.  

Consequence
A loss of abs and a reduction in braking assistance can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on may 25, 2021.  Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes
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.  

DEFECT #5 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC


Posted on: 2021-02-10
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2020-2021 8 series coupe, grand coupe and convertible 840i, 840i xdrive, m850i xdrive, m8 and 740 li, 740 li xdrive, 750 li xdrive, m760 li xdrive, x6 sdrive40i, x6 xdrive40i, x6 xdrive50i, x6 m50i, x6m, and 2019-2021 x5 sdrive40i, x5 xdrive40i, x5 xdrive50i, x5 m50i, x5m, x7 xdrive40i, x7 xdrive50i, x7 m50i, and 2021 m3, m3 competition, m4 coupe, m4 competition coupe, x5 xdrive45e, 745 le xdrive.  The rotor and shaft within the integrated brake system may not have been welded properly and could separate during a hard braking event, possibly resulting in a loss of the antilock brake system (abs) and braking assistance.  

Consequence
A loss of abs and a reduction in braking assistance can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on may 25, 2021.  Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes
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.  

DEFECT #6 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2021-04-28
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2021 330i, 330i xdrive, m340i, m3, and 330e xdrive vehicles.  The bolt securing the seat belt assembly to the frame was not tightened to specification.

Consequence
An improperly installed seat belt assembly may not restrain an occupant as expected, increasing the risk of injury.  

Corrective Action
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belt buckle assembly connection and, if necessary, replace it, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on june 25, 2021.  Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes
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.  

DEFECT #7 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2021-04-28
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2021 330i, 330i xdrive, m340i, m3, and 330e xdrive vehicles.  The bolt securing the seat belt assembly to the frame was not tightened to specification.

Consequence
An improperly installed seat belt assembly may not restrain an occupant as expected, increasing the risk of injury.  

Corrective Action
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belt buckle assembly connection and, if necessary, replace it, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on june 25, 2021.  Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes
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.