BMW X7 third-row seat backrest springs may come loose
medium How serious is it? About this label
The notice says the backrest may not fully lock in a crash, which increases the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V670000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Sep 7, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Part affected | Seats |
| Vehicles covered | 4 model/year combinations, model years 2019–2022 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Some BMW X7 vehicles with third-row seats may have been built with one or more of the springs that lock the seat backrest installed the wrong way. A spring that is not installed properly could work loose or come off entirely, leaving the backrest without all of its locking springs. Dealers will inspect the third-row seat and, if necessary, remove and reinstall any springs that were fitted improperly and put in any that are missing, free of charge.
What you should do
2. Contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or your dealer to book the seat inspection.
3. The inspection and any spring work are free of charge.
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 22V670000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (4)
Who to contact
BMW — official BMW recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-525-7417
The bigger picture
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Official notice
- Component
- SEATS
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2022 BMW X7 xDrive40i, X7 Drive50i, X7 M50i vehicles with third-row seats. One or more of the compression springs that lock the backrest may not have been installed properly, and could dislodge or detach.
- Safety risk
- In a crash, the seat backrest may not fully lock, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the third-row seat and, if necessary, remove and reinstall improperly installed compression springs, and reinstall any missing springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2022. 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.