2012 Bmw 3 Series — Seats: front assembly: head restraint
Published April 20, 2012 · Recall initiated: April 20, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V176000, published April 20, 2012. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2012 Bmw 3 Series — Seats: front assembly: head restraint.
What's the hazard
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 BMW 3-SERIES VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 19, 2011, THROUGH MARCH 18, 2012, THAT HAVE FRONT SEAT HEAD RESTRAINTS THAT EXCEED THE DOWNWARD MOVEMENT LIMIT OF 25MM IN THE HIGHEST POSITION. THUS, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 202A,"HEAD RESTRAINTS."
What to do
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL ATTACH A CLAMP TO THE FRONT SEAT HEAD RESTRAINT POSTS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417.
Get an email if BMW has another recall
Free. We only write when there's a new recall that matches. Unsubscribe in one click.
Recall details
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- 3 SERIES
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2012 BMW 3 SERIES
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
Related recalls
- NHTSA2023 Bmw M550i | 2022 Bmw M550i | 2021 Bmw M550i | 2023 Bmw 540i Xdrive | 2022 Bmw 540i Xdrive | 2021 Bmw 540iAugust 13, 2026
- NHTSA2024 Bmw X3 | 2025 Bmw X3 | 2026 Bmw X3 — Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: armAugust 13, 2026
- NHTSA2021 Bmw S 1000 Rr | 2022 Bmw S 1000 Rr | 2023 Bmw S 1000 Rr | 2025 Bmw S 1000 Rr | 2026 Bmw S 1000 Rr | 2024July 23, 2026
- NHTSA2018 Bmw 530e Xdrive Iperformance | 2019 Bmw 530e Xdrive Iperformance | 2020 Bmw 530e Xdrive Iperformance |July 9, 2026
- NHTSA2012 Bmw S 1000 Rr — Engine and engine cooling: engineApril 20, 2012
- NHTSA2012 Reinke Intermodal Tank Chassis | 2010 Reinke Intermodal Exten Chassis | 2012 Reinke Intermodal ContApril 19, 2012
Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Bmw 3 Series — Seats: front assembly: head restraint recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V176000 on April 20, 2012. Reported hazard: BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 BMW 3-SERIES VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 19, 2011, THROUGH MARCH 18, 2012, THAT HAVE FRONT SEAT HEAD RESTRAINTS THAT EXCEED THE DOWNWARD MOVEMENT LIMIT OF 25MM IN THE HIGHEST POSITION. THUS, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 202A,"HEAD RESTRAINTS."
What should I do if I have this product?
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL ATTACH A CLAMP TO THE FRONT SEAT HEAD RESTRAINT POSTS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BMW. Model: 3 SERIES.