BMW recalls one 2020 M340i model due to rear headrests that may fold in crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners will get free replacement headrests.
If the headrest folds down in a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury.
BMW is recalling one 2020 M340i model because its rear center headrest could fold during a rear crash, raising injury risk. Owners will get a free replacement headrest.
The rear center headrest may fold during a rear impact crash due to improper welding. This could increase injury risk if the headrest collapses while the vehicle is moving.
Owners of the recalled 2020 BMW M340i and M340i xDrive vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in rear crashes face the highest risk.
Check for the 2020 M340i or M340i xDrive model. The recall began August 28, 2019, and affects one vehicle per model.
Call 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a free headrest replacement.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear center headrest, free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Due to improper welding, the rear center headrest may fold in a rear impact crash, increasing injury risk.
One 2020 M340i and one M340i xDrive vehicle.
Contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to arrange a free headrest replacement.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V600000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 19V600000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear center headrest, free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2019. 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.
