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Model year 2023 · BMW

2023 BMW X5 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 BMW X5. The most recent was reported on December 6, 2023. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: X5.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2023 BMW X5, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
23V821000December 6, 2023Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/PCM/Tecm)
23V253000April 6, 2023Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly › Head Restraint
22V942000December 19, 2022Seats › Critical Fasteners
22V820000November 2, 2022Visibility › Windshield

Systems involved: Seats (2) · Power Train (1) · Visibility (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 23V821000Manufacturer no. Toyota - 23TA14

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/PCM/Tecm)

Report received by NHTSA
December 6, 2023
Owner notification
January 26, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
552 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
X5

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V821000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V253000

Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly › Head Restraint

Report received by NHTSA
April 6, 2023
Owner notification
May 31, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
235 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
X5

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V253000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V942000

Seats › Critical Fasteners

Report received by NHTSA
December 19, 2022
Owner notification
December 23, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
4 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
X5

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V942000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V820000

Visibility › Windshield

Report received by NHTSA
November 2, 2022
Owner notification
December 30, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
47 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
X5

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V820000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: December 7, 2023.