TSB: BMW ALPINA XB7, B7 ALPINA, IX M60, X7 (2019–2024)

Bulletin B520920 — November 1, 2020

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDB520920
ManufacturerBMW
ModelsALPINA XB7, B7 ALPINA, IX M60, X7
Model Years2019–2024
Date IssuedNovember 1, 2020
Date Added to NHTSADecember 6, 2023
ComponentSEATS
Vehicles Affected59 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

?Various concerns about the third row of seats.

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
BMW X7 2024 222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
BMW X7 2024 220000 SEATS
BMW ALPINA XB7 2023 220000 SEATS
BMW ALPINA XB7 2023 222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
BMW IX M60 2023 222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
BMW X7 2023 220000 SEATS
BMW X7 2023 220000 SEATS
BMW X7 2023 220000 SEATS
BMW X7 2023 222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
BMW ALPINA XB7 2022 220000 SEATS
BMW ALPINA XB7 2022 222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
BMW X7 2022 220000 SEATS
BMW X7 2022 220000 SEATS
BMW X7 2022 222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
BMW B7 ALPINA 2021 220000 SEATS
BMW B7 ALPINA 2021 222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
BMW X7 2021 222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
BMW X7 2021 222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
BMW X7 2021 220000 SEATS
BMW X7 2021 220000 SEATS
BMW X7 2021 222300 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
BMW X7 2021 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
BMW X7 2021 350000 EQUIPMENT
BMW X7 2021 354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
BMW X7 2021 350000 EQUIPMENT
BMW X7 2021 220000 SEATS
BMW X7 2021 220000 SEATS
BMW X7 2021 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
BMW X7 2021 350000 EQUIPMENT
BMW X7 2021 220000 SEATS
BMW X7 2020 222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
BMW X7 2020 220000 SEATS
BMW X7 2020 220000 SEATS
BMW X7 2020 220000 SEATS
BMW X7 2020 220000 SEATS
BMW X7 2020 350000 EQUIPMENT
BMW X7 2020 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
BMW X7 2020 354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
BMW X7 2020 350000 EQUIPMENT
BMW X7 2020 220000 SEATS
BMW X7 2020 222300 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
BMW X7 2020 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
BMW X7 2020 350000 EQUIPMENT
BMW X7 2020 222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
BMW X7 2019 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
BMW X7 2019 354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
BMW X7 2019 220000 SEATS
BMW X7 2019 350000 EQUIPMENT
BMW X7 2019 220000 SEATS
BMW X7 2019 220000 SEATS
BMW X7 2019 220000 SEATS
BMW X7 2019 350000 EQUIPMENT
BMW X7 2019 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
BMW X7 2019 222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
BMW X7 2019 222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
BMW X7 2019 350000 EQUIPMENT
BMW X7 2019 220000 SEATS
BMW X7 2019 222300 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized BMW dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (B520920) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.