The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·22V670000·Announced 2022-09-07

BMW X7 Third-Row Seat Backrest Springs May Not Lock Properly

BMW is recalling 2019-2022 X7 models with third-row seats because compression springs may not have been properly installed, causing the seat backrest to potentially fail to lock in a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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: This recall involves a structural vehicle defect that creates a clear risk of injury in a crash scenario, as the seat backrest may fail to lock. However, no injuries or deaths have been reported in the source material. Per the severity rubric, when a hazard is specific and poses meaningful risk but no illnesses or injuries have been reported, the score is at most 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2022 BMW X7 vehicles equipped with third-row seats. The issue involves compression springs that lock the seat backrest; one or more of these springs may not have been properly installed during manufacturing. As a result, the springs could dislodge or detach from the seat assembly.

If the compression springs fail, the third-row seat backrest may not fully lock when occupied, particularly during a crash. This could increase the risk of passenger injury in a collision.

The recall affects an estimated 246 vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning November 4, 2022. BMW dealers will inspect the third-row seat assembly and, if necessary, remove and reinstall improperly installed compression springs or install missing springs at no charge. Owners can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 for more information, or call 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 — Seating System
Hazard
Affected units
246

Is your product affected?

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Model numbers (1)

  • X7

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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