BMW 5 Series, 5 Series Touring, M5 Recall R/2022/257: Screw Connections Of Some Seats And Seatbelts May Not Have Been Properly Tightened During…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 Aug 2022
- Launched
- 3
- vehicles in the UK
- 0052060200
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled 5 Series, 5 Series Touring, M5 vehicles built between 23 June 2022 and 24 June 2022. Screw connections of some seats and seatbelts may not have been properly tightened during vehicle production. The recall notice describes the fix as: : Inspect and ensure all affected seats and belts are correctly secured and tightened to specification. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Screw connections of some seats and seatbelts may not have been properly tightened during vehicle production.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Screw connections of some seats and seatbelts may not have been properly tightened during vehicle production Defect: Screw connections of some seats and seatbelts may not have been properly tightened during vehicle production. Remedy: : Inspect and ensure all affected seats and belts are correctly secured and tightened to specification.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: screw connections of some seats and seatbelts may not have been properly tightened during vehicle production.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: : Inspect and ensure all affected seats and belts are correctly secured and tightened to specification.
Are You Affected?
5 Series, 5 Series Touring, M5 built between 23 June 2022 and 24 June 2022 may be included. BMW estimates 3 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 0052060200 or the DVSA reference R/2022/257. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Series, 5 Series Touring, 7 Series, 7 Series - High Security and 2 moreChecking and re-securing the air-conditioning wiring harness | Urgent | R/2026/092 | |
| 2 Series, 3 Series, 3 Series Touring, 4 Series and 7 moreReplace the engine starter motor | Urgent | R/2026/054 | |
| 1 Series, 1 Series 3 Door Hatch, 1 Series 5 Door Hatch, 2 Series and 22 moreTakata driver and/or passenger airbag recall (Global VINs) | Urgent | R/2025/349 | |
| 5 SeriesProgram control units (CoC documents) | Low | R/2026/075 | |
| 1 Series 3 Door Hatch, 1 Series 5 Door Hatch, 3 Series, 3 Series PHEV and 14 moreReplace the engine starter motor | Urgent | R/2025/405 |
This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2022/256 on 22 Aug 2022, for undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold. The one launched after it was R/2022/261 on 12 Sep 2022, for in rare cases the starter motor can inadvertently be activated permanently presenting a…. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2022 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/257, launched 22 August 2022. 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.