Reason for recall: It has been identified that in the event of a situation which requires activation of the driver's seat belt tensioner. The possibility exists that due to an unfavourable pulse within the seatbelt buckle tensioner mechanism the buckle may open inadvertently.
When was it announced?
Jul 16, 2007
What action are BMW taking?
Recalled vehicles will have the relevant electronic control units reprogrammed.
Does this affect your X5?
This issue affects X5 - E70 Estate, this particular recall is for the X5.