BMW X5 Recall R/2019/091: Incorrect Tightening Torque Of Left Front Seat Fixing Bolts, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 22 Mar 2019
- Launched
- 11
- vehicles in the UK
- 0072030200
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled X5 vehicles built between 22 October 2018 and 12 November 2018. An incorrect tightening torque of the fixing bolts of the left front seat. The dealer will check affected bolts and tightened with the correct torque; if necessary the bolt will be replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
An incorrect tightening torque of the fixing bolts of the left front seat.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INCORRECT TIGHTENING TORQUE OF LEFT FRONT SEAT FIXING BOLTS Defect: An incorrect tightening torque of the fixing bolts of the left front seat. Remedy: Affected bolts will be checked and tightened with the correct torque; if necessary the bolt will be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: incorrect tightening torque of left front seat fixing bolts.
The Fix
The dealer will check affected bolts and tightened with the correct torque; if necessary the bolt will be replaced.
Are You Affected?
X5 built between 22 October 2018 and 12 November 2018 may be included. BMW estimates 11 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 0072030200 or the DVSA reference R/2019/091. 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/2019/086 on 22 Mar 2019, for potential rupture of driver front air bag inflator. The one launched after it was R/2019/147 on 22 May 2019, for the printed circuit board was not manufactured according to specifications. You can also see every BMW recall and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/091, launched 22 March 2019. 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.