SeatsRecall 19V-135 · 2019 BMW X7
BMW of North America, LLC recall 19V-135 covers 31 2019 BMW X7 for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on February 27, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q2) shows 71% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V135000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019 BMW X7 xDrive40i and X7 xDrive50i vehicles equipped with the "business lounge seat" option. The attachment bolts between the seat adapter and the vehicle may not have been properly tightened.
The risk
If the bolts were not properly tightened, in the event of a crash, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury.
The fix
None of the affected vehicles have been sold and are quarantined on dealer lots. BMW dealers will replace the attachment bolts for the seat adapter, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2019. Owners may contact BMW's customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
71%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.