BMW is recalling certain 2020 X3 models due to front seat belt buckles that may incorrectly detect unbelted occupants, risking improper airbag and seatbelt deployment during crashes.
If the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioners deploy improperly in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
BMW is recalling specific 2020 X3 models because seat belt buckles might incorrectly detect unbelted occupants, which could cause airbags and seat belts to deploy improperly in crashes. This poses a risk of injury to drivers and front passengers.
The front seat belt buckle sensors may incorrectly identify a belted occupant as unbelted. This could cause the airbag and seat belt pretensioners to deploy improperly during a crash, increasing injury risk for drivers and front passengers.
Owners of specific 2020 BMW X3 models are affected. Drivers and front passengers are most at risk due to potential improper deployment during crashes.
Check if your vehicle is a 2020 BMW X3 with model numbers including xDrive30i, M40i, or other listed variants. The recall began May 18, 2020.
Reach out to BMW at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a free inspection and replacement of front seat belt buckles if needed.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2020 BMW X3 models including xDrive30i, M40i, and other variants listed in the recall notice.
The front seat belt buckle sensors may incorrectly detect a belted occupant as unbelted, potentially causing improper airbag and seat belt deployment during crashes.
Check if your vehicle is a 2020 BMW X3 with model numbers including xDrive30i, M40i, or other listed variants. The recall began May 18, 2020.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V164000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 20V164000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2020. 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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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.
