2023 BMW X5 recall: critical fasteners
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on December 19, 2022. It covers about 4 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 4
- reported
- Dec 19, 2022
- owners notified
- Dec 23, 2022
Seats: critical fasteners
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- A loose driver's seat backrest may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 22V942000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 22V942000
Is there a recall on the 2023 BMW X5 critical fasteners?
Yes. Recall 22V942000, reported on December 19, 2022, covers about 4 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 22V942000?
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.
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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