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🧸 Product DE DK IE PL SE December 2, 2022

Bmw — 5 Series Limousine, 5 Series Touring, M5

Passenger car

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
Due to improper installation of the seat belts, the restraint function may be impaired, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an accident.
Origin
Germany

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1381 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 2026
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What is this? BMW cars in the 5 Series Limousine, 5 Series Touring, and M5 may have seat belts that were not put in correctly.

What's happening? Because of this, the seat belts might not work right in a crash. This could hurt people more than it should.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive one of these BMW cars in Germany, Denmark, Ireland, Poland, or Sweden, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Take your car to a BMW dealer right away. Ask your dealer or a doctor if you have questions.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Brand(s) / product name(s)
Bmw
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Due to improper installation of the seat belts, the restraint function may be impaired, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an accident. · Origin: Germany

First published
December 2, 2022
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10007149

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What is this product recall alert about?
Bmw — 5 Series Limousine, 5 Series Touring, M5. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Due to improper installation of the seat belts, the restraint function may be impaired, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an accident. · Origin: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 2, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Denmark, Ireland, Poland, and Sweden.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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