BMW recall: The cable lengths for the electric connection of the hall sensor inside the seatbelt buckle could be too short
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The cable lengths for the electric connection of the hall sensor integrated inside the seatbelt buckle could be too short.
- What to do
- Contact a BMW dealer to book the free repair. R; The front seat belt buckles will be checked and replaced if they are found to be faulty.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
The cable lengths for the electric connection of the hall sensor integrated inside the seatbelt buckle could be too short.
The fix
R; The front seat belt buckles will be checked and replaced if they are found to be faulty.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| M8 CONVERTIBLE | 21 Feb 2020 | 21 Feb 2020 | 326 |
| X4 | 15 Jan 2020 | 17 Feb 2020 | 326 |
| M8 COUPE | 12 Feb 2020 | 18 Feb 2020 | 326 |
| 8 SERIES COUPE | 10 Feb 2020 | 4 Mar 2020 | 326 |
| 8 SERIES CONVERTIBLE | 7 Feb 2020 | 3 Mar 2020 | 326 |
| X3 | 15 Jan 2020 | 14 Feb 2020 | 326 |
| X4M | 15 Jan 2020 | 13 Feb 2020 | 326 |
| M8 GRAN COUPE | 10 Feb 2020 | 4 Mar 2020 | 326 |
| X3M | 15 Jan 2020 | 11 Feb 2020 | 326 |
| 8 SERIES GRAN COUPE | 6 Feb 2020 | 4 Mar 2020 | 326 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 22 April 2020. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.