Seat belt system malfunction/fmvss 208
Defect Summary
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2024 xm, 2025 bmw x5 sdrive40i, x5 xdrive40i, x5 m60i, x5 m, x5 xdrive50e, x6 xdrive40i, x6 m60i, x6 m, x7 xdrive40i, x7 m60i, and alpina xb7 vehicles. the seat belt system may inaccurately detect that passengers are belted, preventing the seat belt warning light from illuminating and possibly causing the supplemental restraint system to not deploy as intended during a crash. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, "occupant crash protection."
Safety Consequence
A seat belt warning light that does not alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt or an srs system that deploys improperly can both increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat lower seat belts as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed july 12, 2024. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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FAQ: Recall 24V345000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 24V345000?
NHTSA recall 24V345000 was issued by Bmw Of North America, Llc on May 15, 2024. It addresses: Seat belt system malfunction/fmvss 208. The recall affects approximately 3,256 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 24V345000 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.