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Vehicles/Trucks & SUVs

BMW of North America, LLC: 2023 X5 Models Recalled for Missing Seat Backrest Bolt

Agency Publication Date: December 19, 2022
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Summary

BMW is recalling four 2023 X5 sDrive40i, X5 M50i, and X5 xDrive 45e vehicles because a critical bolt may be missing from the driver's seat. Specifically, one of the four bolts that attaches the backrest to the seat frame may not have been installed correctly during manufacturing. Dealers will inspect the seat and install the missing bolt for free to ensure the seat is properly secured.

Risk

A loose or improperly secured driver's seat backrest may fail to properly restrain the driver during a crash, which significantly increases the risk of injury.

What You Should Do

  1. Check if your vehicle is one of the four affected 2023 models: BMW X5 sDrive40i, BMW X5 M50i, or BMW X5 xDrive 45e.
  2. Contact a BMW dealer to schedule a free inspection of the driver's seat backrest and the installation of an attachment bolt if it is missing.
  3. Contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 if you have questions or to confirm if your specific vehicle is involved in this recall.
  4. For additional information, you may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair

Inspection and installation of seat backrest bolt

How to: Contact a BMW dealer to have the driver's seat backrest inspected and a bolt installed if necessary, free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2023 BMW X5 sDrive40i
Product: 2023 BMW X5 M50i
Product: 2023 BMW X5 xDrive 45e

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 22V942000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Sold By: BMW dealers
Units Affected: 4 vehicles(4% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: December 23, 2022
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: February 21, 2023

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response