Recall 19V352000: 2019–2020 BMW 230I, 2019 BMW 330I, 2019–2020 BMW 430I +4 more

Updated Oct 11, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date: May 9, 2019
Vehicles affected: 5,079
Models: 7
Initiated by: Manufacturer

The problem

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2 Competition Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, and 2019 330i xDrive Sportswagon vehicles. The driver and passenger knee air bag assemblies may have been improperly folded and assembled.

The risk

An improperly folded and assembled air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing risk of injury.

The fix

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the knee air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

2019 BMW 230I
2020 BMW 230I
2019 BMW 330I
2019 BMW 430I
2020 BMW 430I
2019 BMW 440I
2020 BMW 440I
2019 BMW M2
2020 BMW M2
2019 BMW M240I
2020 BMW M240I
2019 BMW M4
2020 BMW M4

Details

NHTSA campaign: 19V352000
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Owner letters: Jul 8, 2019
Components: Air bags:knee bolster (Airbags)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology