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2023 BMW X5 SEATS Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Low Priority

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for SEATS issues.

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SEATS Safety Recalls

Low Priority #23V253000 Plain English
Component

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle has a potential issue with the head restraints in the second-row seats. They might not lock properly in a crash, which could lead to injury.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash and the head restraint doesn't lock, you could get hurt more easily.
Free Fix
We'll inspect and replace the head restraints for free at a dealership, and we'll let you know when it's time to come in. You can also call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X5 M and X5 xDrive45e vehicles. The head restraints for the second-row outboard seats may have been improperly manufactured without locking tabs in the guide sleeves. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A head restraint without a locking tab may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the second-row outboard seat head restraint guide sleeves, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 31, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Low Priority #22V942000 Plain English
Component

SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your BMW X5's driver's seat backrest may have a bolt that wasn't installed correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the backrest is loose, it might not keep you safe in a crash, which could lead to injury.
Free Fix
Your local BMW dealership will inspect the seat and install a new bolt if needed, all for free. You'll get a letter with instructions in mid-February 2023.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loose driver's seat backrest may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — 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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

Other BMW X5 2023 Recalls

POWER TRAIN
1 recall
VISIBILITY
1 recall

Other BMW X5 Years

2026
2 recalls
2025
4 recalls
2024
7 recalls
2022
1 recall
2021
12 recalls
2020
11 recalls
2019
13 recalls
2018
5 recalls
2017
6 recalls
2016
5 recalls
2015
6 recalls
2014
8 recalls
2013
6 recalls
2012
10 recalls
2011
14 recalls
2010
14 recalls
2009
12 recalls
2008
10 recalls
2007
8 recalls
2006
2 recalls
2005
3 recalls
2004
4 recalls
2003
3 recalls
2002
3 recalls
2001
12 recalls
2000
6 recalls

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