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NHTSA Recall 14V650000: Seats

BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 11 vehicles. It affects 2015 BMW X5.

11
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2014
owners notified (December 16)
NHTSA campaign14V650000
ComponentSEATS
Report receivedOctober 17, 2014
Owner notificationDecember 16, 2014
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 X5 vehicles manufactured September 12, 2014,to September 21, 2014 and equipped with the optional rear comfort seat. The left rear seat belt attachment point in the affected vehicles may not have been sufficiently welded.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, the seat belt attachment could break and fail to restrain a seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left rear seat frame, free of charge. The recall began November 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

Notes

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 14V650000

Make and modelModel years
BMW X52015

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.