Model year 2020 · BMW

2020 BMW 2 Series / M2 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 BMW 2 Series / M2. The most recent was reported on August 16, 2023. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: 228I, 230I, M2, M235I, M240I.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2020 BMW 2 Series / M2, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
23V584000	August 16, 2023	Electrical System › Software
21V091000	February 18, 2021	Visibility › Power Window Devices And Controls
20V666000	October 29, 2020	Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System
19V352000	May 9, 2019	Air Bags › Knee Bolster

Systems involved: Air Bags (1) · Electrical System (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Seat Belts (1) · Visibility (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 23V584000

Electrical System › Software

Report received by NHTSA: August 16, 2023
Owner notification: October 12, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 144 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: 228I

Components: Electrical System › Software; Seat Belts

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

An audible chime that does not properly alert the driver to fasten their seat belt increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V584000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V091000

Visibility › Power Window Devices And Controls

Report received by NHTSA: February 18, 2021
Owner notification: April 16, 2021
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 14,011 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: 228I, M235I

Components: Visibility › Power Window Devices And Controls; Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 228i, 228i xDrive, and M235i xDrive vehicles. If the driver initiates an automatic closure of the sunroof, and the vehicle key status is changed to "off" or "lock," the sunroof may continue to close. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-operated Window Systems."

Safety risk

If the sunroof continues to close after the vehicle is shut off, it may increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the sunroof electronic coding software, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V091000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V666000

Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System

Report received by NHTSA: October 29, 2020
Owner notification: December 18, 2020
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 21 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: M2

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 M2 Coupe and 2020 M4 Coupe vehicles. Fuel injectors may have been installed without a damping component which is used to reduce vibration. If a damping component is not present, vibration will increase at the connection between the fuel line and the fuel rail, which over time, can result in damage at the connection.

Safety risk

A damaged connection between the fuel line and the fuel rail could lead to a fuel leak and, in the presence of an ignition source, increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel injectors and if a damping component is missing, the injectors and the fuel rail will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V666000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V352000

Air Bags › Knee Bolster

Report received by NHTSA: May 9, 2019
Owner notification: July 8, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 5,079 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 BMW 2 Series / M2: February 21, 2019 – May 2, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record: 230I, M2, M240I

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V352000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: August 17, 2023.