BMW recall: The material quality of the screws used for seat belts and rear seats may not be to specifications.
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The material quality of seat and seatbelt screws may not be according to specification.
- What to do
- Contact a BMW dealer to book the free repair. On the affected vehicles the screws will be replaced in specific locations on the seat belts or rear seats.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
Check your reg on DVSA ↗
What’s wrong
The material quality of seat and seatbelt screws may not be according to specification.
The fix
On the affected vehicles the screws will be replaced in specific locations on the seat belts or rear seats.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| i3 | 21 Oct 2021 | 27 Oct 2021 | 38 |
| M5 | 26 Oct 2021 | 2 Dec 2021 | 38 |
| 2 SERIES | 26 Oct 2021 | 26 Oct 2021 | 38 |
| X1 | 21 Oct 2021 | 22 Oct 2021 | 38 |
| 1 SERIES | 22 Oct 2021 | 27 Oct 2021 | 38 |
| 5 SERIES | 2 Dec 2021 | 2 Dec 2021 | 38 |
| X2 | 21 Oct 2021 | 21 Oct 2021 | 38 |
| 2 SERIES | 22 Oct 2021 | 26 Oct 2021 | 38 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 29 December 2021. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.