01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2023 BMW X5 recall campaigns
NHTSA 23V821000
- Component
- POWER TRAIN
- Report received
- December 6, 2023
- Potential units
- 552campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota GR Supra, 3 Series Sedan (330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, M3), 5 Series Sedan (530i, 530i xDrive, M5), 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 4 Series Convertible (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 8 Series Coupe (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Gran Coupe (850i xDrive, M8), X3 SAV (X3 xDrive30i, X3M), X4 SAV (X4 xDrive30i), X5 SAV (X5 xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X5M), X6 SAV (X6 xDrive40i, X6 M50i, X6M), and Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i vehicles. The weld seam of the integrated transmission control unit's cover may not have been manufactured properly, which could allow automatic transmission oil to leak into the transmission control unit.
Why it matters: Transmission oil that leaks into the control unit can lead to a seizure of the transmission gears, causing a sudden loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics module and the automatic transmission fluid, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Owner notification: January 26, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
NHTSA 23V253000
- Component
- SEATS
- Report received
- April 6, 2023
- Potential units
- 235campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.".
Why it matters: A head restraint without a locking tab may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: May 31, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
NHTSA 22V942000
- Component
- SEATS
- Report received
- December 19, 2022
- Potential units
- 4campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X5 sDrive40i, X5 M50i and X5 xDrive 45e vehicles. One of the four bolts that connects the backrest to the driver's seat frame may not have been correctly installed.
Why it matters: A loose driver's seat backrest may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the driver's seat backrest and if necessary, install an attachment bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Owner notification: December 23, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
NHTSA 22V820000
- Component
- VISIBILITY
- Report received
- November 2, 2022
- Potential units
- 47campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X5 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, xDrive45e, and X7 xDrive40i vehicles. The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle which could allow water to enter the vehicle and contact electrical components, possibly resulting in a short-circuit.
Why it matters: An electrical short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the windshield seal and as necessary, remove and reinstall the windshield with a new seal, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Owner notification: December 30, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH