The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16V333000·Announced 2016-05-23

BMW Recalls X3 and X4 Models for Child Seat Anchor Defect

BMW is recalling specific X3 and X4 models because lower anchor bars for child seats may be damaged, increasing injury risk in a crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in child seat anchors that increases injury risk in a crash, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain model year 2011-2017 X3 and 2015-2017 X4 vehicles. The affected vehicles have lower anchor bars used to secure child restraint seats that may become damaged when using European-ISOFIX-type, rigid-style connector child restraint systems.

The defect involves the lower anchor bars, which are critical for securing child seats. If these bars are damaged, they may not function correctly in a crash, which could increase the child's risk of injury.

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will weld a reinforcing bracket to the lower anchor bars and the vehicle body free of charge. The recall began on July 13, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BMW X3, X4
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Child Safety
Hazard
Affected units
188,668

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 (2)

  • X3
  • X4

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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