2023 BMW X5 driver seat backrest fastener defect recall
BMW is recalling certain 2023 X5 models because one of four bolts connecting the driver's seat backrest to the frame may not have been correctly installed, potentially preventing proper occupant restraint during 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 critical structural component—the driver's seat backrest fastener—that may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash. This meets the rubric criterion of 'structural vehicle defect' for Score 4 (Severe).
Plain-English summary
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2023 X5 models (sDrive40i, M50i, and xDrive 45e) because one of the four bolts connecting the driver's seat backrest to the seat frame may not have been correctly installed at the factory.
A loose driver's seat backrest may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, potentially increasing the risk of injury to the driver.
BMW dealers will inspect the driver's seat backrest and, if necessary, install the attachment bolt at no charge. Owner notification letters were expected to be mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- BMW X5
- Brand
- BMW
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Seat Safety
- Affected units
- 4
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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