Is the 2016 BMW 535i safe to drive?

The 2016 BMW 535i has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

Campaign 15V718000

Low Priority Plain English 2015-10-30

What This Recall Means

Component

CHILD SEAT

What Happened

Your vehicle's child seat anchor on the left rear seat might be bent, making it harder for a child seat to lock securely.

Risk if Unfixed

If the child seat isn't properly attached, a crash could increase the risk of injury to a child riding in it.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

BMW will inspect the anchor and fix or replace it for free, and they'll notify you when it's time to bring your vehicle in.

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #15V718000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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