BMW X1 Second-Row Seat Belts May Be Pinched
high How serious is it? About this label
A seat belt that doesn't function properly increases the risk of injury during a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 23V260000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Apr 12, 2023 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Part affected | Seat Belts:rear/other |
| 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 some BMW X1 vehicles, the seat belts for the second-row outboard seats may have been pinched by an interior trim panel during assembly. A pinched seat belt may not function the way it is supposed to.
What you should do
2. Contact a BMW dealer, or call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
3. The repair is 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 23V260000. 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 Belt Recalls Cover Retractors, Sensors, and Missing Warnings · all 8 BMW recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X1 xDrive28i, X1 M35i vehicles. On the second-row outboard seats, the seat belts may have been pinched by an interior trim panel during vehicle assembly.
- Safety risk
- A pinched seat belt may not function properly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and adjust the interior trim panel, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 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.