Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V718000 Reported October 30, 2015

Bent left rear seat inboard anchor/fmvss 225

Bmw Of North America, Llc · N/A · 7,162 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V718000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
7,162
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 30, 2015
Completion Rate
82.64

Defect Summary

Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2016 528i, 528i xdrive, 535i, 535i xdrive, 535d xdrive, m5, 550i, 550i xdrive, and 535d sedans. the affected vehicles have an inboard lower anchor for child restraints on the left rear seat that may have been bent downwards, preventing the child seat from fully engaging both lower anchors. as such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 225, "child restraint anchorage systems."

Safety Consequence

If the child seat is not properly attached to the lower anchors, it can increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action

Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair the inboard lower anchor on the left rear seat, free of charge. the recall began on december 28, 2015. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 15V718000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V718000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15V718000?

NHTSA recall 15V718000 was issued by Bmw Of North America, Llc on October 30, 2015. It addresses: Bent left rear seat inboard anchor/fmvss 225. The recall affects approximately 7,162 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V718000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.