BMW is recalling 2021 330e vehicles with improperly installed seat belt assemblies that may not restrain occupants, increasing injury risk. Owners will receive free repairs by dealers.
An improperly installed seat belt assembly may not restrain an occupant as expected, increasing the risk of injury.
BMW is recalling certain 2021 330e vehicles because seat belt assemblies may not properly restrain occupants due to improper installation. This could increase injury risk during collisions. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80261-bmw-2021-330e-seat-belts-recall-improper-installation-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80261-bmw-2021-330e-seat-belts-recall-improper-installation-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V298000
“BMW 2021 330e Seat Belts Recall: Improper Installation Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80261-bmw-2021-330e-seat-belts-recall-improper-installation-risk. Based on NHTSA recall 21V298000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V298000).
The seat belt assembly was not tightened to the correct specification when installed. This means the belt might not hold securely during a crash, potentially allowing occupants to move too much and increasing injury risk.
Owners of 2021 BMW 330e vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles face the highest risk during crashes.
Check if your vehicle is a 2021 BMW 330e. The recall covers specific models with improper seat belt assembly installation.
Call 1-800-525-7417 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a repair.
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assembly connection if needed at no cost.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belt buckle assembly connection and, if necessary, replace it, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 25, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Check if your vehicle is a 2021 BMW 330e. The recall covers specific models with improperly installed seat belt assemblies.
Contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to have the seat belt assembly inspected and repaired if necessary.
This recall specifically affects 2021 330e vehicles. Other models like 330i and M3 are not included.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V298000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 21V298000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belt buckle assembly connection and, if necessary, replace it, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 25, 2021. 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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