Vehicle recall R/2021/227

BMW X5 recall: The reinforcement ring (thimble) may not have been securely crimped onto the belt tensioner's steel cable

DVSA recall R/2021/227 names the BMW X5. It was launched 21 June 2021. It covers vehicles built 29 June 2002 to 31 July 2002.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2021/227
Launched: 21 June 2021
Issued by: BMW
Manufacturer reference: 0072150100
Vehicles: 8 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The reinforcement ring (thimble) may not have been securely crimped onto the belt tensioner's steel cable.

The fix

Check the belt buckle and if necessary conduct replacement of the lower strap including belt tensioner.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
BMW X5	29 June 2002 to 31 July 2002	8

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Other recalls for these models

R/2021/213 The exhaust gas recirculation module could leak over time 14 June 2021, BMW 6 Series, BMW 4 Series, BMW X3 and others
R/2021/267 The brake pedal shaft could become detached from the pedal controls bearing mount 13 July 2021, BMW X5
R/2021/156 Incorrect headrest rods may have been installed in the backrest of the second row of seats on the outer side 27 April 2021, BMW X7, BMW X5
R/2021/307 The steering column shaft could detach from the double joint 19 August 2021, BMW X5
R/2021/299 The oil filter line could come into contact with the brake line 23 August 2021, BMW X5
R/2021/054 The integrated brake system hydraulic unit may have been produced incorrectly 22 February 2021, BMW 8 Series, BMW M8, BMW X7 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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