BMW X5 Recall R/2021/227: The Reinforcement Ring (Thimble) May Not Have Been Securely Crimped Onto The Belt…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 21 Jun 2021
- Launched
- 8
- vehicles in the UK
- 0072150100
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled X5 vehicles built between 29 June 2002 and 31 July 2002. The reinforcement ring (thimble) may not have been securely crimped onto the belt tensioner's steel cable. The dealer will check the belt buckle and if necessary conduct replacement of the lower strap including belt tensioner. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The reinforcement ring (thimble) may not have been securely crimped onto the belt tensioner's steel cable.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE REINFORCEMENT RING (THIMBLE) MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SECURELY CRIMPED ONTO THE BELT TENSIONER'S STEEL CABLE Defect: The reinforcement ring (thimble) may not have been securely crimped onto the belt tensioner's steel cable. Remedy: Check the belt buckle and if necessary conduct replacement of the lower strap including belt tensioner.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the reinforcement ring (thimble) may not have been securely crimped onto the belt tensioner's steel cable.
The Fix
The dealer will check the belt buckle and if necessary conduct replacement of the lower strap including belt tensioner.
Are You Affected?
X5 built between 29 June 2002 and 31 July 2002 may be included. BMW estimates 8 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 0072150100 or the DVSA reference R/2021/227. 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/2021/213 on 14 Jun 2021, for the exhaust gas recirculation module could leak over time. The one launched after it was R/2021/228 on 21 Jun 2021, for a microprocessor fault in the airbag control unit can lead to faulty operating conditions. You can also see every BMW recall and all recalls launched in 2021.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/227, launched 21 June 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.