BMW G30 (5-SERIES ), G31 (5-SERIES Touring) Recall R/2017/258: The Emergency Locking Retractor (Elr) In The Front Seat Belt Assemblies May Be Faulty, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 2 Oct 2017
- Launched
- 307
- vehicles in the UK
- 0072910100
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled G30 (5-SERIES ), G31 (5-SERIES Touring) vehicles built between 2 August 2017 and 9 August 2017. The vehicle sensitive locking mechanism for the front seatbelts may be incorrect causing either the belt not to lock or the webbing very difficult to pull out. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and check the seat belts on both front seats and if necessary replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The vehicle sensitive locking mechanism for the front seatbelts may be incorrect causing either the belt not to lock or the webbing very difficult to pull out. If the locking mechanism does not function during a collision it will not restrain the wearer as per design intent and increase the risk of injury.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE EMERGENCY LOCKING RETRACTOR (ELR) IN THE FRONT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES MAY BE FAULTY Defect: The vehicle sensitive locking mechanism for the front seatbelts may be incorrect causing either the belt not to lock or the webbing very difficult to pull out. If the locking mechanism does not function during a collision it will not restrain the wearer as per design intent and increase the risk of injury. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the seat belts on both front seats and if necessary replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause either the belt not to lock or the webbing very difficult to pull out.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and check the seat belts on both front seats and if necessary replaced.
Are You Affected?
G30 (5-SERIES ), G31 (5-SERIES Touring) built between 2 August 2017 and 9 August 2017 may be included. BMW estimates 307 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.
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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 0072910100 or the DVSA reference R/2017/258. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Series, 2 Series Gran, X1Seat belt rear outer seats | Urgent | R/2025/443 | |
| 2 Series Active, X1, X2Front seat belt retractor | Urgent | R/2025/398 | |
| X5, X5M, X6, X7 and 1 moreSeat belt warning (Front seat belts) | Urgent | R/2024/262 | |
| 5 SeriesISOFIX fixing G60 | Urgent | R/2024/109 | |
| 2 Series Active, X1In rare cases the lower section of the outer seat belts may have been trapped behind the lower part of the C-pillar interior trim panels | Urgent | R/2023/127 |
This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2017/274 on 21 Sep 2017, for steering rack might lock. The one launched after it was R/2018/027 on 5 Feb 2018, for backrest could fold forward under heavy load. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/258, launched 2 October 2017. 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.