BMW X7 (2019) recall — Seats
BMW recalls 2019 X7 models with business lounge seats due to potential improper bolt tightening that could increase crash injury risk. Owners may get free seat adapter bolts replaced.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the bolts were not properly tightened, in the event of a crash, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
BMW is recalling certain 2019 X7 vehicles with business lounge seats because the attachment bolts might not be tightened properly. This could increase injury risk during crashes. Affected vehicles are quarantined and dealers will replace the bolts free of charge. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223550-bmw-x7-2019-seats-risk-of-injury-in-crashes.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223550-bmw-x7-2019-seats-risk-of-injury-in-crashes · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V135000
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“BMW X7 2019 Seats: Risk of Injury in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223550-bmw-x7-2019-seats-risk-of-injury-in-crashes. Based on NHTSA recall #19V135000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V135000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the bolts between the seat adapter and vehicle aren't tightened correctly, they could loosen during a crash. This might cause the seat to shift, increasing the chance of injury to occupants.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 BMW X7 xDrive40i and xDrive50i models with the business lounge seat option are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles face the highest risk during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2019 BMW X7 has the business lounge seat option. Affected vehicles were quarantined on dealer lots starting February 27, 2019.
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What to do — step by step
Contact BMW Customer Service
Call 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a free seat adapter bolt replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
None of the affected vehicles have been sold and are quarantined on dealer lots. BMW dealers will replace the attachment bolts for the seat adapter, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2019. Owners may contact BMW's customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Questions people ask
Are any vehicles still in circulation?
No vehicles have been sold and are quarantined on dealer lots.
How can I tell if my X7 is affected?
Check if your 2019 X7 has the business lounge seat option.
What should I do if I own an affected vehicle?
BMW dealers will replace the attachment bolts for the seat adapter free of charge.
Contact BMW
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V135000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 19V135000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: None of the affected vehicles have been sold and are quarantined on dealer lots. BMW dealers will replace the attachment bolts for the seat adapter, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2019. Owners may contact BMW's customer service at 1-800-525-7417. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V135000 (February 27, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.