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Campaign 15V718 Posted October 29, 2015 7,162 units

2016 BMW 528I-550I Recall 15V718: Child Seat Anchor

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published May 31, 2026

Recall 15V718 affects 7,162 2016 BMW sedans for a bent left rear child-seat lower anchor. Repair is free at any franchised BMW dealer.

BMW is recalling 7,162 2016 535I, 528I, 535D, M5, and 550I sedans because the left rear lower child-seat anchor can be bent downward, stopping a child restraint from fully engaging both lower anchors. If the seat is not properly attached, a crash can increase a child's injury risk, and BMW dealers will complete the repair free of charge.

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What's wrong?

The lower anchors in the rear seat are the metal attachment points for a child restraint using the LATCH system. On these 2016 BMW 528I, 535I, 535D, M5, and 550I sedans, the issue is the inboard lower anchor for the left rear seat. That anchor is supposed to sit in position so the child seat connector can latch onto it fully and pair with the outer anchor.

During assembly, the inboard anchor was bent downward. When that happens, the child seat connector has less direct access to the anchor bar. A child restraint can require extra force to attach, or it can fail to fully engage both lower anchors, leaving the seat installed incorrectly.

There is no warning sign before failure. The practical clue is during installation: the child seat resists latching on the left rear lower anchor, or the connector does not fully lock onto both lower anchors.

Who's affected?

Covers five 2016 BMW models, with child-seat and rear-seat assembly listings for each model.

2016 BMW 535I seat assembly
2016 BMW 535I Child seat
2016 BMW 528I Child seat
2016 BMW 528I seat assembly
2016 BMW 535D Child seat
Units affected7,162
Field incidentsNHTSA has logged no field incidents to date.

A matching 2016 BMW model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific sedan is included.

What's the safety risk?

If a child seat is not properly attached to the lower anchors, the child has a higher risk of injury in a crash. If your VIN is included, schedule the dealer inspection before relying on the left rear lower anchor for a child seat. Repair is free at any franchised BMW dealer.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2016 BMW 535I, 528I, 535D, M5, or 550I is included in this recall.
  2. Contact a franchised BMW dealer to schedule the free inspection and repair of the left rear child-seat lower anchor so the child restraint can engage both lower anchors.
  3. Bring the recall notice if BMW mailed one. If not, reference recall number 15V718 when you call.
  4. Avoid installing a child seat with the left rear lower anchors until the dealer completes the inspection or repair.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a BMW technician inspects the inboard lower anchor for child restraints on the left rear seat. If the anchor is bent or prevents the child seat from fully engaging both lower anchors, the technician repairs it. Parts and labor are free under the recall. BMW has a general reimbursement plan on file for eligible owners who already paid for this anchor related repair before the recall notice. Bring repair paperwork and proof of payment to the service desk so BMW can review the claim.

ReimbursementReimbursement available

Timeline

October 29, 2015 Dealer notification began
October 29, 2015 Dealer notification ended
October 30, 2015 NHTSA published the recall
December 24, 2015 VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
December 24, 2015 Interim owner notification (was planned for this date)
December 28, 2015 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 15V718?

Recall 15V718 covers 7,162 2016 BMW 535I, 528I, 535D, M5, and 550I sedans with a left-rear child-seat lower anchor that was bent downward. BMW dealers will inspect the anchor and repair it for free if needed.

What should I do if my 2016 BMW 535I, 528I, 535D, M5, or 550I is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific sedan is included in recall 15V718. If it is, contact a franchised BMW dealer to schedule the left-rear child-seat anchor inspection. Reference recall number 15V718 when you call. The repair is free.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair the defect at no cost, and BMW will inspect and, if necessary, repair the left-rear child-seat lower anchor free of charge at any franchised BMW dealer.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is that a child seat using the lower anchors on the left rear seat can fail to fully engage both anchors. If the child seat is not properly attached, the child's injury risk increases in a crash.

What if I bought my BMW used?

The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific BMW is included, then call a franchised BMW dealer and reference recall number 15V718.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V718000
BMW customer service1-800-525-7417
NHTSA recall #15V718
NHTSA recall # (full)15V718000

Source documents

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