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2016 BMW 5 Series SEAT BELTS Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: High Priority

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SEAT BELTS Safety Recalls

High Priority #16V747000 Plain English
Component

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The Emergency Locking Retractor in your vehicle's front seat belt is a mechanism that helps keep you safe in a crash. In some 2016-2017 models, this mechanism might not lock properly when you're sitting forward in the driver's seat.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash with hard braking, the seat belt might lock too soon, which could increase the risk of injury to the driver. This could happen because the belt might be too tight, restricting your movement.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the driver's seat belt assembly with a new one that works correctly, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2016 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, MINI Hardtop 4 Door Cooper, Mini Hardtop 4 Door Cooper S, MINI Cooper Clubman, and Cooper S Clubman, 2017 Rolls-Royce Ghost, and 2016 528i vehicles. The vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism of the seat belt Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) for the driver's seat may not lock as designed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash where heavy braking is applied, the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) may activate when the occupant is more forward in the seat, possibly increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Other BMW 5 Series 2016 Recalls

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2 recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2 recalls
AIR BAGS
1 recall
CHILD SEAT
1 recall

Other BMW 5 Series Years

2025
4 recalls
2024
6 recalls
2023
3 recalls
2022
5 recalls
2021
10 recalls
2020
7 recalls
2019
2 recalls
2018
6 recalls
2017
2 recalls
2015
4 recalls
2014
6 recalls
2013
4 recalls
2012
5 recalls
2011
6 recalls
2010
2 recalls
2009
2 recalls
2008
3 recalls
2007
3 recalls
2006
4 recalls
2003
2 recalls
2002
4 recalls
2001
4 recalls
2000
2 recalls

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2016 BMW 5 Series safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR recall for the 2016 BMW 5 Series? (Campaign #16V747000)

The Emergency Locking Retractor in your vehicle's front seat belt is a mechanism that helps keep you safe in a crash. In some 2016-2017 models, this mechanism might not lock properly when you're sitting forward in the driver's seat. If you're in a crash with hard braking, the seat belt might lock too soon, which could increase the risk of injury to the driver. This could happen because the belt might be too tight, restricting your movement. Your BMW dealer will replace the driver's seat belt assembly with a new one that works correctly, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2016 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.