CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X5 sDrive40i, X5 M50i and X5 xDrive 45e vehicles. One of the four bolts that connects the backrest to the driver's seat frame may not have been correctly installed.
- Risk
- A loose driver's seat backrest may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the driver's seat backrest and if necessary, install an attachment bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 17, 2023. 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
One of the four bolts that attaches the driver's seat backrest to the seat frame may not have been installed correctly, so the backrest can become loose.
A loose driver's seat backrest may not properly restrain the driver during a crash, which raises the risk of injury.
Authorized dealers will inspect the driver's seat backrest and, if needed, install an attachment bolt at no cost to you. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 17, 2023. You can also contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417, and check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW X5 | 2023 |
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