2023 BMW X5 recall: head restraint
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on April 6, 2023. It covers about 235 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 235
- reported
- Apr 6, 2023
- owners notified
- May 31, 2023
Seats: mid/rear assembly: head restraint
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- A head restraint without a locking tab may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 23V253000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 23V253000
Is there a recall on the 2023 BMW X5 head restraint?
Yes. Recall 23V253000, reported on April 6, 2023, covers about 235 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 23V253000?
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.
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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