BMW X5: Seat belts

Date

Feb. 13, 2019

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW X5 (2019)

Component

Seat Belts; Seats

Description of the defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 X5 xDrive40i and xDrive50i vehicles. The attachment bolts for the driver's seat and/or seat belt may not have been properly tightened.

Potentially affected

68

What can happen

The improperly tightened bolts can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the attachment bolts for the driver's seat and seat belt, and torque them to the correct specifications, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

April 9, 2019

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

19V096000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.