Recall 22V670000

SEATS

Report Date

20220907

Component

SEATS

Affected Vehicles

4 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2019	BMW	X7
2020	BMW	X7
2021	BMW	X7
2022	BMW	X7

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