BMW X5 (2023): Seats
Recall 23V253000 · Apr 6, 2023 · BMW of North America, LLC
235
vehicles affected
235
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23V253000
- Date
- Apr 6, 2023
- Maker
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 235
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Seats > Mid/rear assembly > Head restraint
- Model years
- 2023
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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."
What can happen
A head restraint without a locking tab may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 23V253000?
1 model: BMW X5 (2023), about 235 vehicles in all.
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.
What can happen?
A head restraint without a locking tab may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.