BMW X5 Driver Seat Bolt May Be Loose
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A loose seat backrest may not properly hold the driver in place during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V942000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Dec 19, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Part affected | Seats:critical Fasteners |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2023 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
On certain X5 vehicles, one of the four bolts holding the driver's seat backrest to the seat frame may not have been installed correctly. This means the seat backrest could be loose. Dealers will inspect the driver's seat backrest and install a bolt if needed, free of charge.
What you should do
2. Contact a BMW dealer, or call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
3. The inspection and any needed bolt installation 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 22V942000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
BMW — official BMW recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-525-7417
The bigger picture
- BMW Seat Recalls Involve Loose Bolts, Welds, and Head Restraints · all 9 BMW recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X5 sDrive40i, X5 M50i and X5 xDrive 45e vehicles. One of the four bolts that connects the backrest to the driver's seat frame may not have been correctly installed.
- Safety risk
- A loose driver's seat backrest may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the driver's seat backrest and if necessary, install an attachment bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 17, 2023. 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.