BMW X6, X6M Recall R/2019/397: The ISOFIX Child Restraint U-loop May Break Off The Carrier Plate, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 2 Mar 2020
- Launched
- 8,155
- vehicles in the UK
- 0052920200
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled X6, X6M vehicles built between 19 March 2014 and 3 April 2019. The ISOFIX child restraint U-Loop may break off the carrier plate resulting in the child seat no longer being secure. The recall notice describes the fix as: weld an additional metal angle bracket to each ISOFIX U-Loop. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The ISOFIX child restraint U-Loop may break off the carrier plate resulting in the child seat no longer being secure.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE ISOFIX CHILD RESTRAINT U-LOOP MAY BREAK OFF THE CARRIER PLATE Defect: The ISOFIX child restraint U-Loop may break off the carrier plate resulting in the child seat no longer being secure. Remedy: Weld an additional metal angle bracket to each ISOFIX U-Loop
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the child seat no longer being secure.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: weld an additional metal angle bracket to each ISOFIX U-Loop.
Are You Affected?
X6, X6M built between 19 March 2014 and 3 April 2019 may be included. BMW estimates 8,155 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 0052920200 or the DVSA reference R/2019/397. 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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| 1 Series, 2 Series Active, 5 Series, 5 Series Touring and 10 moreIntegrated braking system | Urgent | R/2024/383 | |
| X5, X5M, X6, X7 and 1 moreSeat belt warning (Front seat belts) | Urgent | R/2024/262 | |
| 2 Series Active, 5 Series, 7 Series, X1 and 6 moreIntegrated braking system | Urgent | R/2024/119 |
This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2019/443 on 3 Feb 2020, for incorrect routing of the gearbox wiring harness. The one launched after it was R/2019/403 on 9 Mar 2020, for driver's front takata (nadi) airbag inflator may rupture on deployment. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/397, launched 2 March 2020. 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.