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2023 BMW X5 Recalled by BMW of North America, LLC — SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Date: December 19, 2022
Company: BMW of North America, LLC
Status: Ongoing
Source: NHTSA

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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.

Affected Products

2023 BMW X5. 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.

Why Was This Recalled?

A loose driver's seat backrest may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Where Was This Sold?

Nationwide

About BMW of North America, LLC

BMW of North America, LLC has 212 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report