Vehicle recall R/2019/367

BMW X3 recall: Front seatbacks may not have been welded to specifications

DVSA recall R/2019/367 names the BMW X3. It was launched 10 September 2019. It covers vehicles built 31 July 2019.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2019/367
Launched: 10 September 2019
Issued by: BMW
Manufacturer reference: 0052900100
Vehicles: 1 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The front seatbacks may not have been welded to specifications by the sub-supplier.

The fix

On the affected vehicles the front seat structure will be replaced.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
BMW X3	31 July 2019	1

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Other recalls for these models

R/2019/377 Front axle swivel bearings not produced to specification 3 October 2019, BMW X4, BMW X3
R/2019/038 Rear spoiler to boot lid may not be attached securely 8 July 2019, BMW X3
R/2020/120 The cable lengths for the electric connection of the hall sensor inside the seatbelt buckle could be too short 22 April 2020, BMW M8, BMW X4, BMW 8 Series and others
R/2020/116 Deployment of the passenger airbag could damage the instrument panel 22 April 2020, BMW X3
R/2018/362 The screw at the bottom steering spindle connection may be incorrectly tightened 14 December 2018, BMW X3
R/2018/341 Exhaust gas recirculation module cooler could leak 7 December 2018, BMW 6 Series, BMW 5 Series, BMW 1 Series and others

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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