BMW M4 (2018) recall — Seat Belts
BMW recalls 2018 M4 vehicles with faulty seat belts that may not restrain occupants during crashes. Owners must have front seat belts inspected and replaced free of charge by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the vehicle has an incompatible vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism, the seat belt may not restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
BMW is recalling certain 2018 M4 vehicles due to front seat belts that may not properly restrain occupants in crashes. This could increase injury risk if the seat belt fails during an accident. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224602-bmw-2018-m4-seat-belts-recall-risk-of-injury-in.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224602-bmw-2018-m4-seat-belts-recall-risk-of-injury-in · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V507000
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“BMW 2018 M4 Seat Belts Recall: Risk of Injury in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224602-bmw-2018-m4-seat-belts-recall-risk-of-injury-in. Based on NHTSA recall #17V507000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V507000).
Why it’s dangerous
The front seat belt assemblies may have incompatible vehicle-sensitive locking mechanisms. This means the seat belt might not hold the occupant securely during a crash, increasing injury risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 BMW M4 convertibles are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles face the highest risk if the seat belt fails during a crash.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2018 BMW M4 convertible. The recall covers specific models with faulty seat belt assemblies that may not work properly in crashes.
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What to do — step by step
Contact BMW Customer Service
Reach out to BMW at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a seat belt inspection or replacement.
Have Front Seat Belts Inspected
Dealers will inspect and replace front seat belt assemblies if necessary, free of charge.
What NHTSA says to do
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary replace, the front seat belt assemblies, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The front seat belt assemblies may have incompatible vehicle-sensitive locking mechanisms, which could cause the seat belt to fail during a crash.
How can I tell if my vehicle is affected?
Your vehicle is affected if it is a 2018 BMW M4 convertible with faulty seat belt assemblies.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to have your front seat belts inspected and replaced if needed.
Contact BMW
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V507000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 17V507000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary replace, the front seat belt assemblies, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V507000 (August 16, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.