Is the 2021 BMW X5 safe to drive?

The 2021 BMW X5 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.

NHTSA Campaign 21V156000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

What Happened

Your vehicle has a potential issue with the head restraints in the second-row outer seats, which might not be the right type for your vehicle.

Risk if Unfixed

If you're in a crash, the head restraints could come loose and increase the risk of getting hurt.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

BMW will contact you and replace the head restraints with the correct type free of charge at a dealership near you.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #21V156000. 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.

Campaign 21V156000

What This Recall Means

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?