BMW Recalls 2015 X5 Vehicles for Rear Seat Belt Welding Defect
BMW is recalling 2015 X5 vehicles with optional rear comfort seats because the left rear seat belt attachment may not be sufficiently welded, increasing injury risk in a crash.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (seat belt attachment welding) that could fail in a crash, increasing the risk of injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.
Plain-English summary
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain model year 2015 X5 vehicles manufactured between September 12, 2014, and September 21, 2014. The recall applies only to vehicles equipped with the optional rear comfort seat. The defect involves the left rear seat belt attachment point, which may not have been sufficiently welded during manufacturing.
In the event of a crash, the seat belt attachment could break and fail to restrain a seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury. No specific number of affected vehicles is provided in the source text, but the recall covers the specific production window and equipment configuration described.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left rear seat frame free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or [email protected]. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- BMW X5
- Brand
- BMW
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Seat Belt
- Affected units
- 11
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- X5
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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