Is the 2023 BMW X5 safe to drive?

The 2023 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.

What is the SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT recall for the 2023 BMW X5? (Campaign #23V253000)

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. If you're in a crash and the head restraint doesn't lock, you could get hurt more easily. 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.

NHTSA Campaign 23V253000 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 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.

How to Get This Fixed

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.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #23V253000. 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 23V253000

What This Recall Means

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?