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BMW X5 Driver Seat Bolts May Be Loose

NHTSA campaign 19V096000 · Reported Feb 13, 2019 · BMW of North America, LLC

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Improperly tightened bolts can increase the risk of injury if there is a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	19V096000
Reported to NHTSA	Feb 13, 2019
Manufacturer	BMW of North America, LLC
Part affected	Seats
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2019
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

On some 2019 BMW X5 xDrive40i and xDrive50i vehicles, the bolts that attach the driver's seat and seat belt to the vehicle may not have been tightened properly. Because these bolts hold the seat and seat belt in place, a loose bolt could leave the seat or seat belt less securely attached than it should be. Dealers will inspect these attachment bolts and tighten them to the correct specification if needed, free of charge.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is included. 2. Contact your BMW dealer, or BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417, to schedule an inspection. 3. The inspection and any needed adjustment are free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 19V096000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2019 BMW X5

Who to contact

BMW — official BMW recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-525-7417

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

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Official notice

Component: SEATS
Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 X5 xDrive40i and xDrive50i vehicles. The attachment bolts for the driver's seat and/or seat belt may not have been properly tightened.
Safety risk: The improperly tightened bolts can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the attachment bolts for the driver's seat and seat belt, and torque them to the correct specifications, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.