Passenger seat belt malfunction/fmvss 208
Defect Summary
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2021 2 series (230i, 230i xdrive, m240i, m240i xdrive), 330e, 330e xdrive, 4 series coupe (430i, 430i xdrive, m440i xdrive) m4 coupe, m4 competition coupe, bmw 4 series convertible (430i, m440i), bmw x1 sdrive28i, xdrive28i, 2 series gran coupe (228i, 228i xdrive, m235i xdrive), m2 competition coupe, 330i, 330i xdrive, m340i, m340i xdrive, m3, m3 competition, 530i, 530i xdrive, 540i, 540i xdrive, mini hardtop 2 door (cooper, coopers, jcw), x2 sdrive28i, x2 xdrive28i, x2 m35i, z4 sdrive30i, z4 m40i, mini hardtop 2 door (cooper se), mini convertible (cooper, cooper s, jcw), mini clubman (cooper s, cooper s all4, jcw), mini countryman (cooper, cooper all4, cooper s, cooper s all4, jcw all4), rolls royce ghost, mini countryman (cooper s e all4), rolls royce phantom, rolls royce cullinan, and toyota supra vehicles. the passenger seat belt automatic locking retractor (alr) may deactivate early, before the webbing fully retracts. as such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, "occupant crash protection."
Safety Consequence
During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on september 3, 2021. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417; 1-866-825-1525 (mini); 1-877-877-3735 (rolls royce); and 1-888-270-9371 (toyota).
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FAQ: Recall 21V554000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 21V554000?
NHTSA recall 21V554000 was issued by Bmw Of North America, Llc on July 21, 2021. It addresses: Passenger seat belt malfunction/fmvss 208. The recall affects approximately 21,537 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V554000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.