BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2023 X5 sDrive40i
— Recall Campaign #23V253000
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 recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 235 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
23V253000
| Manufacturer: | BMW of North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | April 06, 2023 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 23V253000 |
| Units affected: | 235 |
- Description:
- 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."
- Consequeces:
- A head restraint without a locking tab may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.