BMW X5 Recall R/2014/177: Safety Belt May Not Restrain Occupant, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 10 Dec 2014
- Launched
- 5
- vehicles in the UK
- 0052590100
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled X5 vehicles built between 13 September 2014 and 22 September 2014. For the left hand rear comfort seat the bracket to which the seat belt buckle is mounted may not be correctly positioned. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the seat frame for the left hand rear comfort seat. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
For the left hand rear comfort seat the bracket to which the seat belt buckle is mounted may not be correctly positioned. The incorrect positioning causes incorrect welding of the bracket to the seat frame. If a collision occurs the welding for the bracket may weaken / fail leading to increased risk for the passenger in that seat.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SAFETY BELT MAY NOT RESTRAIN OCCUPANT Defect: For the left hand rear comfort seat the bracket to which the seat belt buckle is mounted may not be correctly positioned. The incorrect positioning causes incorrect welding of the bracket to the seat frame. If a collision occurs the welding for the bracket may weaken / fail leading to increased risk for the passenger in that seat. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the seat frame for the left hand rear comfort seat.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to increased risk for the passenger in that seat.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the seat frame for the left hand rear comfort seat.
Are You Affected?
X5 built between 13 September 2014 and 22 September 2014 may be included. BMW estimates 5 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 campaign code 0052590100 or the DVSA reference R/2014/177. 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/2014/155 on 17 Nov 2014, for front seat backrest may not fully engage. The one launched after it was R/2014/188 on 6 Jan 2015, for seat belt may malfunction. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/177, launched 10 December 2014. 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.