BMW 2021 BMW M340I Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2021 BMW M340I
Brand
BMW
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2021
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2021 BMW M340I vehicles due to electrical system:software issues. An audible chime that does not properly alert the driver to fasten their seat belt increases the risk of injury in a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2022 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 2022 430i Coupe, 2021-2022 430i, M440i Convertible, and 2020-2022 228i xDrive Gran Coupe vehicles. The receiver audio module control unit software may fail to properly generate audible seat belt warnings to the driver to fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
An audible chime that does not properly alert the driver to fasten their seat belt increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026