BMW recalls 2020 M340i vehicles with faulty seat belt warning system that may not alert driver to fasten seat belt during crashes. Owners must update software via dealer to comply with safety standards.
An audible chime that does not properly alert the driver to fasten their seat belt increases the risk of injury in a crash.
BMW is recalling certain 2020 M340i vehicles because the seat belt warning system may not properly alert drivers to fasten their seat belts during crashes. This could increase injury risk in accidents.
The vehicle's audio module software may fail to generate audible seat belt warnings to the driver. This means drivers might not fasten their seat belts properly during crashes, increasing injury risk.
Owners of 2020 BMW M340i vehicles are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk during crashes.
Check if your vehicle is a 2020 BMW M340i. The recall covers specific model years and trim levels listed in the official notice.
Dealers will update the receiver audio module software for free to fix the seat belt warning issue.
You can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 for assistance with the recall.
Dealers will update the receiver audio module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The seat belt warning system may not properly alert drivers to fasten their seat belts during crashes, increasing injury risk.
This recall covers 2020 BMW M340i vehicles. Check your vehicle's model year and trim level.
The recall notice does not specify a deadline for the software update.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V584000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 23V584000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: Dealers will update the receiver audio module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2023. 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.
