NHTSA vehicle safety data
2021 BMW XB7 Recalls & Complaints
The 2021 BMW XB7 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2021 BMW XB7. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 BMW XB7. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Head Restraints Incorrect
NHTSA #21V156000 · Seats — Mid/Rear Assembly — Head Restraint · NHTSA notice
Reported March 10, 2021 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 258 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified May 3, 2021
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5 xDrive45e, 2021 X7 xDrive40i, X7 M50i, and XB7 vehicles. The head restraints on the second-row outer seats may be the incorrect type for the vehicle.
Safety consequence
In the event of a crash, the head restraints could detach, and increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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