BMW X3 Recall R/2019/367: Front Seatbacks May Not Have Been Welded To Specifications, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 10 Sep 2019
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- 0052900100
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled X3 vehicles built between 31 July 2019 and 31 July 2019. The front seatbacks may not have been welded to specifications by the sub-supplier. The dealer will replace the front seat structure. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front seatbacks may not have been welded to specifications by the sub-supplier.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT SEATBACKS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN WELDED TO SPECIFICATIONS Defect: The front seatbacks may not have been welded to specifications by the sub-supplier. Remedy: On the affected vehicles the front seat structure will be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front seatbacks may not have been welded to specifications.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the front seat structure.
Are You Affected?
X3 built between 31 July 2019 and 31 July 2019 may be included. BMW estimates 1 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 0052900100 or the DVSA reference R/2019/367. 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/2022/021 on 29 Jul 2019, for the branch-off point of the main battery cable may corrode. The one launched after it was R/2019/377 on 3 Oct 2019, for front axle swivel bearings not produced to specification. You can also see every BMW recall and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/367, launched 10 September 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.