BMW X5 Recall R/2007/106: Driver's Seat Belt May De-latch, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 16 Jul 2007
- Launched
- 1,606
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2007/106
- DVSA reference
BMW recalled X5 vehicles built between 13 November 2006 and 3 April 2007. In the event of a situation which requires activation of the driver's seat belt tensioner. The dealer will reprogram the relevant electronic control units. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In the event of a situation which requires activation of the driver's seat belt tensioner. The possibility exists that due to an unfavourable pulse within the seatbelt buckle tensioner mechanism the buckle may open inadvertently.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DRIVER'S SEAT BELT MAY DE-LATCH Defect: It has been identified that in the event of a situation which requires activation of the driver's seat belt tensioner. The possibility exists that due to an unfavourable pulse within the seatbelt buckle tensioner mechanism the buckle may open inadvertently. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the relevant electronic control units reprogrammed.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: driver's seat belt may de-latch.
The Fix
The dealer will reprogram the relevant electronic control units. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
X5 built between 13 November 2006 and 3 April 2007 may be included. BMW estimates 1,606 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with BMW, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with BMW.
- Book with any franchised BMW dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2007/106. See how to get a BMW recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2006/199 on 22 Dec 2006, for steering lock may inadvertently engage. The one launched after it was R/2007/122 on 14 Aug 2007, for brake fluid may leak. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2007 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/106, launched 16 July 2007. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.