Seat belts: rear/otherRecall 23V-260 · 2023 BMW X1

BMW of North America, LLC recall 23V-260 covers 1,465 2023 BMW X1 for a seat belts: rear/other problem, reported to NHTSA on April 12, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q1) shows 98% of affected vehicles repaired.

98%
Vehicles repaired1,440 of 1,465 · 2025 Q1
Vehicles affected1,4651 model
ReportedApr 12, 2023Owners notified Jun 9, 2023
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 23V260000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X1 xDrive28i, X1 M35i vehicles. On the second-row outboard seats, the seat belts may have been pinched by an interior trim panel during vehicle assembly.

The risk

A pinched seat belt may not function properly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

What to do

The fix

Dealers will inspect and adjust the interior trim panel, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

98%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2023 Q22025 Q1
1 model

Vehicles in this recall