Recall 14V650 affects 11 2015 BMW X5 vehicles with a weak left rear seat belt weld. Free seat-frame replacement at any franchised BMW dealer.
BMW is recalling 11 2015 X5 SUVs equipped with the optional rear comfort seat because the left rear seat belt attachment point was not welded securely enough. In a crash, the attachment can break and fail to restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury; the BMW dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The rear seat belt attachment point on the 2015 BMW X5 is the fixed anchor where the left rear belt connects to the vehicle body. In vehicles with the optional rear comfort seat, that welded anchor helps keep the belt in the correct position and lets the belt restrain the passenger when the vehicle stops suddenly or is in a crash.
On the affected X5 vehicles, the left rear seat belt attachment point was not welded with enough strength during production. A weak weld means the anchor does not have the designed connection to the body structure. Under crash forces, the belt anchor can separate or move, so the belt does not restrain the left rear passenger the way it should.
There is no warning sign before failure. The weld is hidden under trim and seat hardware, so an owner cannot confirm the defect by looking at the seat or pulling on the belt.
Who's affected?
| 2015 BMW X5 | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 11 |
Not every 2015 BMW X5 is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
In a crash, the left rear seat belt attachment can break and fail to restrain the occupant, increasing injury risk. Until the repair is complete, avoid using that seating position and confirm whether your VIN is included. Repair will be free at any franchised BMW dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015 BMW X5 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised BMW dealer to ask whether the left rear seat-frame replacement is ready for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 14V650 when you call, and bring the BMW recall notice if you have it.
- Limit use of the left rear seat until the dealer replaces the seat frame and secures the seat belt attachment point.
What happens at the repair
BMW has identified the dealer fix for this recall: replacement of the left rear seat frame. BMW began owner notices in November 2014. Once the repair is open for your VIN, a BMW technician replaces the left rear seat frame so the left rear seat belt attachment point is corrected. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. The remedy text does not list a separate reimbursement program, so handle the repair through a BMW dealer and keep any related paperwork for your own service file.
Timeline
| October 17, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 16, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V650?
Recall 14V650 covers 11 2015 BMW X5 vehicles with the optional rear comfort seat. The left rear seat belt attachment point was not welded strongly enough. BMW dealers will replace the left rear seat frame for free.
What should I do if my 2015 BMW X5 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific X5 is included in recall 14V650. If it is, contact a franchised BMW dealer and schedule the left rear seat frame replacement. Reference recall 14V650 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and BMW's remedy states that dealers will replace the left rear seat frame free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised BMW dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is a seat belt anchor failure during a crash. If the left rear seat belt attachment breaks, the belt fails to restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury. The repair replaces the left rear seat frame.
What if I bought my BMW X5 used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN, then call a franchised BMW dealer with recall 14V650 and ask the service desk to confirm whether the left rear seat frame replacement is still open.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V650000 |
|---|---|
| BMW customer service | 1-800-525-7417 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V650 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V650000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 1, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →