The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V260000·Announced 2023-04-12

2023 BMW X1 recalled for pinched rear seat belts

BMW is recalling 2023 X1 models because rear seat belts may have been pinched during assembly, potentially preventing proper function in a crash. Dealers will inspect and adjust the trim panels at no charge.

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: Seat belt malfunction is a critical safety risk that could fail to protect occupants in a crash. Although no injuries or deaths have been reported, the hazard is inherent to the safety system itself. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products without reported incidents score at most 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America is recalling certain 2023 BMW X1 models (xDrive28i and M35i trims) due to an assembly defect affecting rear seat belts. During manufacturing, interior trim panels may have pinched the second-row outboard seat belts, potentially compromising their function.

A pinched or improperly adjusted seat belt may not operate correctly in the event of a crash, reducing the protective function of this critical safety component and increasing the risk of injury to occupants.

Approximately 1,465 vehicles are affected by this recall. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 9, 2023.

Owners should contact their BMW dealer or BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a free inspection and adjustment of the interior trim panel. For additional information, owners may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
BMW X1
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
1,465

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)

  • X1

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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