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- CHILD SEAT
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2015-2019 X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6M vehicles equipped with rear seat lower anchor bars used in securing child restraint seats. The lower anchor bars may become damaged over time when used with an ISOFIX-type, rigid-style connector, child restraint system.
- Risk
- Damaged lower anchor bars may increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will weld a reinforcing bracket to the lower anchor bars and the vehicle body, free of charge. Owner notification began January 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
BMW is recalling certain X6 SUVs because the rear seat lower anchor bars, which secure child car seats, may become damaged over time when used with an ISOFIX-type, rigid-style connector child restraint. Damaged anchor bars may not hold a child seat properly, which could increase the child's risk of injury in a crash.
If you own an affected vehicle, BMW will notify you by mail, and authorized BMW dealers will weld a reinforcing bracket to the lower anchor bars and the vehicle body at no cost to you. Owner notification began January 17, 2020. You can also contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 for more information.
Whether or not you received a notice, check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your X6 is affected and whether the repair is still pending.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW X6 | 20152016201720182019 |
|---|---|
| BMW X6 M | 20152016201720182019 |