The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V414000·Announced 2023-06-08

BMW Recalls 2023 740i, 760i, and i7 for Seat Welding Defect

BMW is recalling 2023 740i, 760i, and i7 vehicles because front seat length adjustment systems may not be welded properly, 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 vehicle defect (improperly welded seats) that increases the risk of injury in a crash, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2023 740i, 760i xDrive, and i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the front seat length adjustment system may not have been welded properly.

An improperly welded front seat may not properly restrain an occupant, which increases the risk of injury in a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will inspect the front seats and, if necessary, replace the seat front structure including the seat length adjustment system free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 3, 2023. 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 760I, 740I, I7
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Seat
Hazard
Affected units
318

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 (3)

  • 760I
  • 740I
  • I7

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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