2021 BMW X5, BMW X5 Hybrid and others recall: head restraint
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on March 10, 2021. It covers about 258 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 258
- reported
- Mar 10, 2021
- owners notified
- May 3, 2021
- related complaints
- 6
Seats: mid/rear assembly: head restraint
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5 xDrive45e, 2021 X7 xDrive40i, X7 M50i, and XB7 vehicles. The head restraints on the second-row outer seats may be the incorrect type for the vehicle.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the head restraints could detach, and increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the head restraints, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 21V156000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 6 complaints about seats problems.
Questions about recall 21V156000
Is there a recall on the 2021 BMW X5, BMW X5 Hybrid and others head restraint?
Yes. Recall 21V156000, reported on March 10, 2021, covers about 258 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 21V156000?
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the head restraints, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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