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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V135000·Announced 2019-02-27

BMW Recalls 2019 X7 Models Due to Loose Seat Adapter Bolts

BMW is recalling 2019 X7 vehicles with the business lounge seat option because seat adapter bolts may not be properly tightened, 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 attachment bolts) that increases the risk of injury in a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019 BMW X7 xDrive40i and X7 xDrive50i vehicles equipped with the "business lounge seat" option. The recall addresses a defect where the attachment bolts between the seat adapter and the vehicle may not have been properly tightened.

If the bolts were not properly tightened, occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. None of the affected vehicles have been sold and are currently quarantined on dealer lots.

BMW dealers will replace the attachment bolts for the seat adapter free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2019. Owners may contact BMW's customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BMW X7
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Seats
Hazard
Affected units
31

Is your product affected?

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Model numbers (1)

  • X7

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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