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Recall 23V-253

BMW of North America, LLC recalled the 2023 BMW X5: Seats (mid/rear assembly, head restraint).

At a glance

Campaign number
23V-253
Reported
April 6, 2023
Vehicles affected
235 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

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."

The risk

A head restraint without a locking tab may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles