Campaign 22V-670

One or more of the compression springs that lock the backrest may not have been installed properly, and could dislodge or detach

Defect 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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 22V670000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about seats on these vehicles: 16, of which 3 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 22V-670
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
BMW	X7	2019 to 2022	16

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

Before the recall

22 service bulletins on this component came first

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

23V-414 Jun 8, 2023
Front seat length adjustment system may not have been welded properly
23V-253 Apr 6, 2023
Head restraints for the second-row outboard seats may have been improperly manufactured without locking tabs in the guide sleeves
23V-211 Mar 29, 2023
Seat frame may not have been welded properly to the seat rails
22V-942 Dec 19, 2022
One of the four bolts that connects the backrest to the driver's seat frame may not have been correctly installed
21V-156 Mar 10, 2021
Head restraints on the second-row outer seats may be the incorrect type for the vehicle
19V-600 Aug 14, 2019
Due to improper welding, the rear center headrest may fold in the event of a rear impact crash