BMW X5, X5 Hybrid, X7 and others: Head restraint

Date

March 10, 2021

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW X5 (2021); BMW X5 Hybrid (2021); BMW X7 (2021); BMW XB7 (2021)

Component

Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly › Head Restraint

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

258

What can happen

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

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.

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

May 3, 2021

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Outboard Head Restraint - Second Row · Outboard Head Restraint - Second Row · 939509-08, 7939506-08, 7939508-08, 7939503-08, 7939501-08

Recall number

21V156000

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.