BMW is recalling 2021 X5 Hybrid models with potentially unsafe second-row head restraints that could detach in crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners must have head restraints inspected and replaced free by dealers.
In the event of a crash, the head restraints could detach, and increase the risk of injury.
BMW is recalling 2021 X5 Hybrid vehicles with second-row head restraints that might detach during crashes, raising injury risk. Affected owners should have their head restraints checked by dealers for free. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80262-bmw-2021-x5-hybrid-seats-recall-risk-of-injury-in.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80262-bmw-2021-x5-hybrid-seats-recall-risk-of-injury-in · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V156000
“BMW 2021 X5 Hybrid Seats Recall: Risk of Injury in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80262-bmw-2021-x5-hybrid-seats-recall-risk-of-injury-in. Based on NHTSA recall 21V156000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V156000).
In crashes, the head restraints on second-row outer seats could detach from the vehicle. This might cause the head restraint to move away from the passenger, increasing injury risk during impact.
Owners of 2021 BMW X5 Hybrid models (sDrive40i, xDrive50i, M50i, xDrive45e, X7 models) are affected. Drivers and passengers in the second row are most at risk.
Check if your 2021 X5 Hybrid (sDrive40i, xDrive50i, M50i, xDrive45e) or X7 model has second-row head restraints that may be the incorrect type for your vehicle.
Call 1-800-525-7417 to get details about your vehicle and schedule a head restraint inspection.
Dealers will inspect your head restraints and replace them if necessary at no cost.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the head restraints, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The head restraints on second-row outer seats may be the incorrect type for the vehicle, increasing risk of detachment in crashes.
Your vehicle is affected if it's a 2021 X5 Hybrid (sDrive40i, xDrive50i, M50i, xDrive45e) or X7 model with second-row head restraints that may be the incorrect type.
If your head restraints are safe, no action is needed. Dealers will inspect them and replace only if necessary.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V156000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 21V156000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the head restraints, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 3, 2021. 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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