NHTSA Campaign 22V942000

SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Issued by BMW of North America, LLC · Reported Dec 19, 2022 · 4 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
BMW X5 2023 4

Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V942000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.