BMW recalls 2020 M340i vehicles with interior trunk release cable issues that prevent trunk opening from inside, risking injury if trapped. Owners must contact BMW for free repairs.
If a person were inside the trunk compartment, they may not be able to get out, increasing their risk of injury.
BMW is recalling certain 2020 M340i vehicles because the interior trunk release cable may not work properly, making it impossible to open the trunk from inside. This could trap a person inside the trunk compartment, increasing injury risk.
If a person is inside the trunk compartment and the trunk cannot be opened from the inside, they may be unable to exit. This increases the risk of injury or serious harm if trapped.
Owners of 2020 BMW M340i vehicles are affected. People who might be trapped inside the trunk compartment during an emergency are at higher risk.
This recall applies to 2020 BMW M340i vehicles. The issue was first identified in December 2019 and affects vehicles that may have improper trunk release cable installation.
Owners should contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a free inspection and repair of the trunk release cable.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the interior trunk release cable and properly install the cable, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The interior trunk release cable may have been improperly installed, preventing the trunk from opening from the inside, which violates Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 401.
This recall applies to 2020 BMW M340i vehicles. The issue was first identified in December 2019 and affects vehicles that may have improper trunk release cable installation.
Contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a free inspection and repair of the trunk release cable.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V755000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 19V755000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the interior trunk release cable and properly install the cable, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 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.
