BMW head restraints for the second-row outboard seats may have been improperly manufactured without locking tabs in the guide sleeves.
The short version
BMW of North America, LLC reported a problem with the mid/rear assembly head restraint. Here is what owners need to know.
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."
A head restraint without a locking tab may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Take it to a dealer — they will inspect and replace the second-row outboard seat head restraint guide sleeves, as necessary, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 23V-253.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2023 | BMW X5 |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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