Recall 15V718000

CHILD SEAT

Report Date
20151030
Component
CHILD SEAT
Affected Vehicles
5 models

Defect Description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535d xDrive, M5, 550i, 550i xDrive, and 535d sedans. The affected vehicles have an inboard lower anchor for child restraints on the left rear seat that may have been bent downwards, preventing the child seat from fully engaging both lower anchors. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

Safety Consequence

If the child seat is not properly attached to the lower anchors, it can increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair the inboard lower anchor on the left rear seat, free of charge. The recall began on December 28, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2016 BMW 528I
2016 BMW 535D
2016 BMW 535I
2016 BMW 550I
2016 BMW M5

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.