Vehicle recall R/2022/294

BMW X7 recall: Spring in backrest mechanism of third row seating may be incorrectly installed

DVSA recall R/2022/294 names the BMW X7. It was launched 17 October 2022. It covers vehicles built 4 January 2019 to 19 August 2021.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2022/294
Launched: 17 October 2022
Issued by: BMW
Manufacturer reference: BMW - 0052070200
Vehicles: 4 across the lines below

What can go 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.

The fix

Check compression springs on the backrest frame (third-row seating) and rework if necessary.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
BMW X7	4 January 2019 to 19 August 2021	4

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Other recalls for these models

R/2022/255 Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold 22 August 2022, BMW X4, BMW 7 Series, BMW X3 and others
R/2024/156 Checking potential vehicle damage 20 October 2023, BMW X5, BMW X3, BMW X4 and others
R/2024/119 Integrated Braking System 7 March 2024, BMW X5, BMW X6, BMW X7 and others
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/2024/262 Seat Belt Warning (Front Seat Belts) 20 May 2024, BMW X5, BMW X6, BMW X7
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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