2023 Bmw X5 — Seats: mid/rear assembly: head restraint
Published April 7, 2023 · Recall initiated: April 6, 2023
Summary
NHTSA records recall 23V253000, published April 7, 2023 and initiated April 6, 2023. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2023 Bmw X5 — Seats: mid/rear assembly: head restraint.
What's the hazard
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X5 M and X5 xDrive45e vehicles. The head restraints for the second-row outboard seats may have been improperly manufactured without locking tabs in the guide sleeves. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints.
What to do
Dealers will inspect and replace the second-row outboard seat head restraint guide sleeves, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 31, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2023 BMW X5
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2023 Bmw X5 — Seats: mid/rear assembly: head restraint recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 23V253000 on April 7, 2023. Reported hazard: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X5 M and X5 xDrive45e vehicles. The head restraints for the second-row outboard seats may have been improperly manufactured without locking tabs in the guide sleeves. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints.
What should I do if I have this product?
Dealers will inspect and replace the second-row outboard seat head restraint guide sleeves, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 31, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service 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: X5.