Recall 19V096 affects 68 2019 BMW X5 SUVs for loose driver-seat or seat-belt attachment bolts. Repair is free at any franchised BMW dealer.
BMW is recalling 68 2019 X5 vehicles because the attachment bolts for the driver's seat or seat belt need inspection for proper tightening. Loose seat or belt hardware can increase injury risk in a crash, and BMW dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The driver's seat and seat belt in the 2019 BMW X5 are held to the vehicle by attachment bolts. Those bolts clamp the seat structure and belt anchor to the body, so the seat stays fixed and the belt can hold the driver when it is loaded. They need the correct tightening torque, which means the specified amount of clamping force.
On the affected X5 vehicles, BMW found that some driver seat bolts, seat belt bolts, or both were installed during assembly without being tightened to specification. A loose bolt lets the seat or belt anchor move instead of staying fixed against the mounting point. That movement is the defect, and it reduces the confidence that the driver seat and belt are secured as designed.
An owner can notice a rattling noise from the area near the bottom of the seat. That sound is the warning sign BMW identified before the loose attachment is found.
Who's affected?
| 2019 BMW X5 | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| 2019 BMW X5 | seat belt |
| Units affected | 68 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2019 BMW X5 is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
Improperly tightened driver's seat and seat belt attachment bolts increase the risk of injury in a crash. Listen for a rattling noise near the bottom of the seat, and schedule the inspection soon if your VIN is included. Repair is free at any franchised BMW dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019 BMW X5 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised BMW dealer to schedule the free inspection and tightening of the driver's seat and seat belt attachment bolts.
- Bring the recall notice if BMW sent one. If not, reference recall number 19V096 when you call.
- Keep using the seat belt, and avoid postponing the repair because loose seat or seat belt bolts increase injury risk in a crash.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a BMW technician inspects the attachment bolts for the driver's seat and seat belt, then torques them to the correct specifications if needed. The inspection and any tightening are free under the recall. Out of pocket repairs already paid are handled through the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty program, not through a separate reimbursement program, because BMW says the warranty covers this condition before the recall notice. Ask the service desk how warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| February 13, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 13, 2019 | Dealer notification began |
| February 13, 2019 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 5, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| April 9, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V096?
Recall 19V096 covers 68 2019 BMW X5 vehicles with driver-seat or seat-belt attachment bolts that need inspection for proper torque. Loose attachment bolts can increase injury risk in a crash. BMW dealers will inspect the bolts and torque them to the correct specification for free.
What should I do if my 2019 BMW X5 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific X5 is included in recall 19V096. If it is, contact a franchised BMW dealer and schedule the driver-seat and seat-belt bolt inspection. Reference recall 19V096 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to perform recall repairs at no cost, and BMW will inspect the driver's seat and seat belt attachment bolts for free at any franchised BMW dealer. If needed, the dealer will torque the bolts to the correct specification.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is higher injury exposure in a crash. If the driver's seat or seat belt attachment bolts are not tightened correctly, the restraint system and seat mounting do not provide the intended protection. The BMW dealer inspection and torque repair addresses that defect for free.
When did BMW begin this recall repair?
BMW began the recall repair on April 9, 2019. If your VIN is included and the repair is still open, call a franchised BMW dealer or BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule the free bolt inspection and torque repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V096000 |
|---|---|
| BMW customer service | 1-800-525-7417 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V096 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V096000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →