NHTSA recall 22V670000
Seats
BMW X7
Reported Sep 7, 2022246 vehicles affectedBMW of North America, LLC
The defect
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.
The risk
In a crash, the seat backrest may not fully lock, increasing the risk of injury.
The 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.