Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 21V156000

Seats: mid/rear assembly: head restraint

BMW of North America, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2021-03-10.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V156000

Seats: mid/rear assembly: head restraint

Component
Seats: mid/rear assembly: head restraint
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
258
Reported to NHTSA
2021-03-10
Owners notified
2021-05-03

Defect description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5 xDrive45e, 2021 X7 xDrive40i, X7 M50i, and XB7 vehicles. The head restraints on the second-row outer seats may be the incorrect type for the vehicle.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, the head restraints could detach, and increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the head restraints, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

4 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
BMW X52021
BMW X5 Hybrid2021
BMW X72021
BMW XB72021

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.