BMW 2 Series Active, X1 Recall R/2023/127: In Rare Cases The Lower Section Of The Outer Seat Belts May Have Been Trapped Behind The…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 May 2023
- Launched
- 1,963
- vehicles in the UK
- 0072490200
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled 2 Series Active, X1 vehicles built between 9 November 2021 and 22 March 2023. In rare cases the lower section of the outer seat belts may have been trapped behind the lower part of the C-pillar interior trim panels. The dealer will check the fitment of the rear seat belts and if applicable release any trapped components. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In rare cases the lower section of the outer seat belts may have been trapped behind the lower part of the C-pillar interior trim panels.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: In rare cases the lower section of the outer seat belts may have been trapped behind the lower part of the C-pillar interior trim panels. Defect: In rare cases the lower section of the outer seat belts may have been trapped behind the lower part of the C-pillar interior trim panels. Remedy: Check the fitment of the rear seat belts and if applicable release any trapped components.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: in rare cases the lower section of the outer seat belts may have been trapped behind the lower part of the C-pillar interior trim panels.
The Fix
The dealer will check the fitment of the rear seat belts and if applicable release any trapped components.
Are You Affected?
2 Series Active, X1 built between 9 November 2021 and 22 March 2023 may be included. BMW estimates 1,963 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 0072490200 or the DVSA reference R/2023/127. 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/2023/127, launched 1 May 2023. 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.