One Recaro direct fit sub-frame for the BMW M140i, 350; a passenger seat needs a second one.
The car
The M140i is the 2016 to 2019 F20 and F21 1 Series with the B58 engine. Recaro’s frame is listed for the F20 and F30 family, and we list it again under the M140i so the owner finds the right part without knowing the chassis code.
What it is
No drilling. The frame uses the mounting points already in the floor and puts the seat where a Recaro shell should sit in this car.
What else you need
What holds the seat is a pair of Recaro side mounts; what holds the mounts is this frame. Recaro’s homologation covers the seat with its side mounts as a system; the mounts are listed separately.
Ask us about the seat before ordering and we will make sure the side mounts and frame match it.
Have you written anything about this exact product?
Yes, we have covered this exact product: Our Top Fixed Competition Bucket Seats For The BMW M140I. That is first-hand coverage from our own builds and showroom, not brochure copy.
Will this fit my car?
This frame is car-specific, so match the vehicle in the product name to your exact car and generation. If you are unsure, send us the registration and we will confirm before you order.
Which seats does it take?
Check the bolt pattern in the specification against your seat. The Compatible seats tab above lists what bolts straight on. If your seat is not listed, tell us what you run and we will confirm the fit.
Do I keep fore-and-aft adjustment?
Only with a sliding runner between the frame and the seat, which is a separate part on Recaro frames. If more than one person drives the car, budget for the runner. Our guide to sliding runners explains the options and widths.
Is this for the driver or passenger side?
Both sides are available on this listing, pick driver or passenger side at the point of order (sides listed are for right-hand-drive cars). Left-hand-drive car? Ask us, as the sides swap over and availability varies by model.