√2022 BMW X1 recalled in Australia due to inoperational rear seatbelts

More than 800 examples of the BMW X1 have been recalled in Australia, after it was found the SUV’s outer-rear seatbelts could become inoperational.

BMW Australia has recalled 833 examples of its 2022 BMW X1, following the discovery of a fault with the small SUV’s rear seatbelts due to a manufacturing fault.

The recall affects the current ‘U11’-generation X1, which arrived in BMW’s Australian showrooms from October 2022.

The recall notice, lodged with the Department of Infrastructure, says: “The outer seat belts in the second row may become jammed at the bottom of the trim panels. As a result, the seat belts may not operate as intended.

“In the event of an accident if the seat belts do not operate as intended, the occupant of that seat may not receive the full protection of the seatbelt system and this could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants.”

Date of recall notice	14 August 2023
Make	BMW
Model	X1
Year	2022
Vehicles affected	833
VIN list	Click here to download the list of affected VINs
Contact link	Click here to contact the manufacturer

A full list of vehicle identification numbers for the 833 vehicles involved in the recall can be found here.

BMW Australia has advised owners of affects X1s to contact their preferred authorised BMW dealer or BMW Australia to have the recall works completed free of charge.

For more information, owners can contact BMW Australia’s recall hotline by phone on 1800 243 675, or via email at info@bmw.com.au.

Alternatively, BMW has an online recall portal which allows owners to enter their vehicle’s registration number or VIN to find out if the recall affects them.

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