BMW — recall
Automotive · Japan · 2025-11-20
Origin: ドイツ連邦共和国
BMW was recalled in Japan on 2025-11-20. In the left and right outer headrests of the rear seat, due to an improper manufacturing process, the dowel pins between the headrest bar and the headrest box may not be correctly assembled. As a result, when the vehicle is subjected to an impact such as a co…
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2025-11-20 |
| Country of origin | ドイツ連邦共和国 |
| Manufacturer | BMW Japan Corp. |
| Models affected | BMW X3 20 xDrive, BMW X3 20d xDrive, BMW X3 M50 xDrive |
| Units affected | 609 |
| Defect | In the left and right outer headrests of the rear seat, due to an improper manufacturing process, the dowel pins between the headrest bar and the headrest box may not be correctly assembled. As a result, when the vehicle is subjected to an impact such as a collision, the insufficient rigidity of this part may prevent adequate protection of the rear seat occupant's head. |
| Component | Head restraint device (left and right outer headrests of the rear seat) |
| Remedy | For all vehicles, replace the left and right outer headrests of the rear seat with new, conforming parts. |
| Recall number | 外-4108 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
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