What 34 owners told NHTSA about the 2018 BMW 4 Series Gran

Seatbelt alert pops up and noise sounds even when seatbelt is already buckled

NHTSA ODI 11656217

The contact owns a 2018 BMW 430I. The contact stated that while driving with the front driver's side seat belt buckled, the seat belt failed to restrain as needed. Additionally, the contact stated that the front driver's side seat belt failed to retract when unbuckled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was provided an estimate to repair the front driver's side seat belt. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact there would be no assistance because the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V507000 (Seat Belts). The failure mileage was approximately 77,000.

NHTSA ODI 11567026

I was rear ended. My airbag did not deploy. I do not think my seatbelt restrained me because I was not sore in that area, but do not remember. My head hit the stearing wheel. I spent 3 months in a neuro-recovery program and still deal with post-concussive syndrome. The car is available for whomever would like to see it. I incurred a closed head injury with significant effects. No one has tried to reproduce the issue, and I'm actually scared that if there is a problem and another accident it's like I don't have airbags. I went to the BMW dealership and they just said that my VIN was not under a recall and I would have to deal with BMW legal for any further information. The car has been repaired from the rear end collision. There were no warning lights or anything. Other than this, I love the car. I want to make sure that if anyone in my family is driving and is hit their head will be protected from the steering wheel. the doctors have told me that if I get another concussion it could be devasting. Please let me know how to proceed. Thank you.

NHTSA ODI 11440689

THE FRONT SEAT DRIVER SEATBELT DOES NOT RETRACT. DEALER REPLACED MECHANISM AND NEW PRODUCT IS WORSE. THE SEATBELT DOES NOT RETRACT PROPERLY AND HANGS AS WELL AS GETS CAUGHT IN THE DOOR CAUSING DAMAGE TO SURROUNDING INTERIOR.

NHTSA ODI 11391032