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Vehicle recall · NHTSA · Published November 18, 2019

BMW X6 (2019) recall — Child Seat

BMW recalls 2015-2019 X6 models with rear seat lower anchor bars that may damage child seats during crashes. Owners must contact BMW for free repairs to prevent injury risks.

🇺🇸 NHTSA recall #19V823000VehicleBMW ›
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What happened, in plain English

BMW is recalling certain 2015-2019 X6 models because their rear seat lower anchor bars can become damaged over time when used with specific child restraint systems. This damage could increase the risk of injury during a crash. Affected owners should contact BMW for a free repair to prevent potential harm. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223566-bmw-x6-2019-child-seat-recall-damaged-anchor-bars-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223566-bmw-x6-2019-child-seat-recall-damaged-anchor-bars-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V823000

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“BMW X6 (2019) Child Seat Recall: Damaged Anchor Bars Risk Injury in Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223566-bmw-x6-2019-child-seat-recall-damaged-anchor-bars-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V823000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V823000).

Why it’s dangerous

The lower anchor bars can become damaged when used with rigid ISOFIX connectors. This damage may reduce the child seat's safety during a crash, increasing injury risk.

Who’s affected

Owners of 2015-2019 BMW X6 models with rear seat lower anchor bars used for child seats are most at risk. This includes vehicles with ISOFIX-type child restraint systems.

How to tell if you have this one

Check if your 2015-2019 BMW X6 has rear seat lower anchor bars. The recall affects models with ISOFIX-type child restraint systems.

  • Brand
    BMW
  • Category
    Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Contact BMW Customer Service

    Call 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a free repair for the lower anchor bars.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will weld a reinforcing bracket to the lower anchor bars and the vehicle body, free of charge. Owner notification began January 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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Questions people ask

Why is this recall happening?

The lower anchor bars may become damaged over time when used with rigid ISOFIX connectors, increasing injury risk in crashes.

How do I know if my X6 is affected?

Your 2015-2019 X6 with rear seat lower anchor bars used for child seats is affected if it has an ISOFIX-type child restraint system.

What should I do if I have an affected vehicle?

Contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a free repair for the lower anchor bars.

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Contact BMW

We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 19V823000 — BMW BMW

Hello,

I own a BMW that is covered by recall 19V823000 from BMW.

The official recall notice states: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will weld a reinforcing bracket to the lower anchor bars and the vehicle body, free of charge.  Owner notification began January 17, 2020.  Owners may contact BMW 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 #19V823000 (November 18, 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.
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