NHTSA campaign 22V942000
BMW of North America, LLC recall 22V942000
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.
Reported 12/19/2022
What can happen
A loose driver's seat backrest may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Repair
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.
Components
- Seats: Critical fasteners
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.