BMW X7 2022: SEATS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V670000

Make Model Year
BMW X7 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-11-04 2022-09-07 2022-09-08

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: SEATS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 246

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC "BMW" is recalling certain 2019-2022 BMW X7 xDrive40i, X7 Drive50i, X7 M50i vehicles with third-row seats. One or more of the compression springs that lock the backrest may not have been installed properly, and could dislodge or detach.

Consequence

In a crash, the seat backrest may not fully lock, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the third-row seat and, if necessary, remove and reinstall improperly installed compression springs, and reinstall any missing springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2022. 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.