Recall 23V584 covers 144 2019-2022 BMW 228I, 330I, 430I, M340I, and M440I vehicles with faulty seat belt warning chimes. Free update at franchised BMW dealers.
BMW is recalling 144 2019-2022 330I, M340I, 430I, M440I, and 228I vehicles under recall 23V584 because software in the receiver audio module can fail to sound the seat belt warning for the driver. Without that chime, an unbelted driver faces a higher risk of injury in a crash; BMW dealers will update the software free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The receiver audio module in 2019-2022 BMW M340I, 228I, M440I, 330I, and 430I vehicles is the control unit that manages interior sound output. In this recall, it matters because the same unit helps generate the audible seat belt warning that tells the driver to fasten the seat belt.
The software in that module does not always produce the warning sound on time. BMW found delayed interior audio output during plant quality checks, then found additional warning-signal irregularities under certain conditions. If the chime is delayed or missing, the vehicle does not fully meet the seat belt warning requirements in FMVSS 208.
There is no warning sign before failure. The driver notices the problem only when the expected seat belt warning sound is delayed, too quiet to rely on, or absent during a drive cycle.
Who's affected?
Includes five BMW model lines across the 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 model years, with both electrical system software and seat belt components tied to the Receiver Audio Module ECU.
| 2021 BMW M340I | electrical system software |
|---|---|
| 2021 BMW M340I | seat belt |
| 2020 BMW M340I | electrical system software |
| 2020 BMW M340I | seat belt |
| 2020 BMW 228I | electrical system software |
| 2020 BMW 228I | seat belt |
| 2019 BMW M340I | electrical system software |
| 2019 BMW M340I | seat belt |
| 2021 BMW M440I | electrical system software |
| 2021 BMW M440I | seat belt |
| 2022 BMW M440I | electrical system software |
| 2022 BMW M440I | seat belt |
| 2022 BMW M340I | electrical system software |
| 2022 BMW M340I | seat belt |
| 2020 BMW 330I | electrical system software |
| 2020 BMW 330I | seat belt |
| 2021 BMW 228I | electrical system software |
| 2021 BMW 228I | seat belt |
| 2022 BMW 228I | electrical system software |
| 2022 BMW 228I | seat belt |
| 2021 BMW 330I | electrical system software |
| 2021 BMW 330I | seat belt |
| 2019 BMW 330I | electrical system software |
| 2019 BMW 330I | seat belt |
| 2021 BMW 430I | electrical system software |
| 2021 BMW 430I | seat belt |
| 2022 BMW 430I | electrical system software |
| 2022 BMW 430I | seat belt |
| 2022 BMW 330I | electrical system software |
| 2022 BMW 330I | seat belt |
| Units affected | 144 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the seat belt reminder chime does not alert the driver correctly, an unbelted driver faces higher injury risk in a crash. Fasten the belt before every trip and schedule the receiver audio module software update soon. Repair is free at any franchised BMW dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019-2022 BMW M340I, 228I, M440I, 330I, or 430I is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised BMW dealer to schedule the free receiver audio module software update that restores the seat belt warning chime.
- Bring the recall notice if BMW mailed one, or reference recall number 23V584 when you call.
- Buckle up before every drive and watch for missing seat belt warning sounds until the software update is complete.
- Call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 with questions about the repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a BMW technician updates the receiver audio module software so the vehicle can properly generate the audible seat belt warning for the driver. The software update and labor are free under recall 23V584. BMW used its general reimbursement plan for this campaign, so documented out-of-pocket repairs tied to this receiver audio module issue can be submitted for review. Bring repair paperwork and proof of payment to the service desk, or contact BMW customer service if the dealer asks you to submit the claim directly.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| August 16, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 16, 2023 | Dealer notification began |
| August 16, 2023 | Dealer notification ended |
| October 6, 2023 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| October 6, 2023 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| October 12, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V584?
Recall 23V584 covers 144 2019-2022 BMW M340I, 228I, M440I, 330I, and 430I vehicles with receiver audio module software that can fail to properly generate the driver's seat belt warning chime. BMW dealers will update the receiver audio module software for free.
What should I do if my 2019-2022 BMW M340I, 228I, M440I, 330I, or 430I is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 23V584. If it is, contact a franchised BMW dealer to schedule the receiver audio module software update. Reference recall number 23V584 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and BMW will update the receiver audio module software free of charge at any franchised BMW dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is an audible seat belt warning that does not properly alert the driver to fasten the seat belt. BMW says that increases the risk of injury in a crash. The dealer repair fixes the receiver audio module software at no cost.
When did BMW notify owners about recall 23V584?
BMW mailed owner notification letters on October 12, 2023. If you did not receive a letter, check your VIN because the specific VIN decides whether this recall applies. You can also call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V584000 |
|---|---|
| BMW customer service | 1-800-525-7417 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V584 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V584000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →