Vehicle recall R/2023/055

BMW 7 Series recall: The seat module control unit controls the seat functions and after initialisation continuously

DVSA recall R/2023/055 names the BMW 7 Series. It was launched 21 February 2023. It covers vehicles built 25 February 2022 to 17 January 2023.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2023/055
Launched: 21 February 2023
Issued by: BMW
Manufacturer reference: 0061460700
Vehicles: 48 across the lines below

What can go wrong

DVSA summary. The seat module control unit controls the seat functions and after initialisation continuously transmits the seat position to the airbag control unit. A software error can lead to the loss of the initialisation function.

The ‘seat module’ control unit controls the seat functions and after initialisation continuously transmits the seat position to the airbag control unit. A software error can lead to the loss of the initialisation function.

The fix

Program the seat module control unit for all seats.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
BMW 7 Series (7 SERIES SALOON)	25 February 2022 to 17 January 2023	48

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Other recalls for these models

R/2022/261 In rare cases the starter motor can inadvertently be activated permanently presenting a risk of a thermal event 12 September 2022, BMW 5 Series, BMW 7 Series, BMW 3 Series
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/2022/206 The exhaust gas recirculation cooler may leak over time and cause thermal incident 1 August 2022, BMW 5 Series, BMW X1, BMW 3 Series and others
R/2023/332 Check Steering Wheel and Rework Ground Connection 16 November 2023, BMW 5 Series, BMW 7 Series, BMW X3
R/2024/119 Integrated Braking System 7 March 2024, BMW X5, BMW X6, BMW X7 and others
R/2024/191 Replace VANOS bolts N51 N52 N55 1 May 2024, BMW 5 Series, BMW X5, 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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