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NHTSA Recall 23V260000: Seat belts: rear/other

BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,465 vehicles. It affects 2023 BMW X1.

1,465
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2023
owners notified (June 9)
NHTSA campaign23V260000
ComponentSEAT BELTS › REAR/OTHER
Report receivedApril 12, 2023
Owner notificationJune 9, 2023
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 23V260000

Make and modelModel years
BMW X12023

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.