BMW X7 Recall R/2022/294: Spring In Backrest Mechanism Of Third Row Seating May Be Incorrectly Installed, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 17 Oct 2022
- Launched
- 4
- vehicles in the UK
- BMW - 0052070200
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled X7 vehicles built between 4 January 2019 and 19 August 2021. The compression spring in the backrest mechanism of the 3rd row seating may be incorrectly installed or missing which can affect the ability of the backrest to lock into place when upright. The dealer will check compression springs on the backrest frame (third-row seating) and rework if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The compression spring in the backrest mechanism of the 3rd row seating may be incorrectly installed or missing which can affect the ability of the backrest to lock into place when upright.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SPRING IN BACKREST MECHANISM OF THIRD ROW SEATING MAY BE INCORRECTLY INSTALLED Defect: The compression spring in the backrest mechanism of the 3rd row seating may be incorrectly installed or missing which can affect the ability of the backrest to lock into place when upright. Remedy: Check compression springs on the backrest frame (third-row seating) and rework if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: spring in backrest mechanism of third row seating may be incorrectly installed.
The Fix
The dealer will check compression springs on the backrest frame (third-row seating) and rework if necessary.
Are You Affected?
X7 built between 4 January 2019 and 19 August 2021 may be included. BMW estimates 4 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 BMW - 0052070200 or the DVSA reference R/2022/294. 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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Source: DVSA recall R/2022/294, launched 17 October 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.