BMW 2023 X1 Seat Belts May Not Function Properly in Crashes
BMW recalls certain 2023 X1 models with seat belts that may pinch during assembly, increasing crash injury risk. Dealers will inspect and adjust free of charge.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A pinched seat belt may not function properly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Contact the company
What happened, in plain English
BMW is recalling some 2023 X1 vehicles where seat belts might not work properly during crashes due to a pinched trim panel. This could increase injury risk if the seat belt fails when needed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81239-bmw-2023-x1-seat-belts-may-not-function-properly-in.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81239-bmw-2023-x1-seat-belts-may-not-function-properly-in · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V260000
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“BMW 2023 X1 Seat Belts May Not Function Properly in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81239-bmw-2023-x1-seat-belts-may-not-function-properly-in. Based on NHTSA recall #23V260000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V260000).
Why it’s dangerous
During vehicle assembly, the seat belt could get pinched by an interior trim panel. This might cause the seat belt to not function properly during a crash, potentially increasing injury risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2023 BMW X1 xDrive28i and X1 M35i models are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles are most at risk if the seat belt fails during a crash.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2023 X1 xDrive28i or X1 M35i model has seat belts that may be pinched by an interior trim panel. The recall was issued for vehicles assembled after June 2022.
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What to do — step by step
Contact BMW Customer Service
Call 1-800-525-7417 to get help with the seat belt inspection and adjustment.
Get Seat Belt Inspected
Dealers will inspect and adjust the interior trim panel if needed to ensure proper seat belt function.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect and adjust the interior trim panel, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 6 months.
- Owner letters mailed
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Contact BMW
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V260000 — BMW 2023 X1 Seat Belts May Not Function Properly in Crashes Hello, I own a BMW 2023 X1 Seat Belts May Not Function Properly in Crashes that is covered by recall 23V260000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and adjust the interior trim panel, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2023. 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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Where this comes from
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 #23V260000 (December 4, 2023)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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.