Seats:mid/rear Assembly:head Restraint

NHTSA recall 21V156000 · announced March 10, 2021 · filed by Bmw Of North America, Llc · 258 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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

What to do

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.

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2021 Bmw X5
• 2021 Bmw X5 Hybrid
• 2021 Bmw X7
• 2021 Bmw Xb7

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.