BMW X5, X7 Recall R/2021/156: Incorrect Headrest Rods May Have Been Installed In The Backrest Of The Second Row Of Seats…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 27 Apr 2021
- Launched
- 35
- vehicles in the UK
- 0052970100
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled X5, X7 vehicles built between 9 February 2021 and 15 February 2021. Incorrect headrest rods may have been installed in the backrest of the second row of seats on the outer side. The dealer will check the outer headrest of the second seat row and replaced if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Incorrect headrest rods may have been installed in the backrest of the second row of seats on the outer side.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INCORRECT HEADREST RODS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE BACKREST OF THE SECOND ROW OF SEATS ON THE OUTER SIDE Defect: Incorrect headrest rods may have been installed in the backrest of the second row of seats on the outer side. Remedy: On affected vehicles the outer headrest of the second seat row will be checked and replaced if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: incorrect headrest rods may have been installed in the backrest of the second row of seats on the outer side.
The Fix
The dealer will check the outer headrest of the second seat row and replaced if necessary.
Are You Affected?
X5, X7 built between 9 February 2021 and 15 February 2021 may be included. BMW estimates 35 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 0052970100 or the DVSA reference R/2021/156. 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/2021/099 on 29 Mar 2021, for the rear drive shafts may not fulfil the durability requirements. The one launched after it was R/2021/158 on 28 Apr 2021, for the control ring of the backrest recliner in the second seat row may break. You can also see every BMW recall and all recalls launched in 2021.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/156, launched 27 April 2021. 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.