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🧸 Product DE GR THE NETHERLANDS September 20, 2019

BMW — X3, X4

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The front seatbacks may not have been welded according to specifications.
Origin
Germany
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2504 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.
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73 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 29, 2026
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What is this? BMW has recalled some X3 and X4 cars. The front seats may not be welded correctly.

What's happening? The seats might not hold well in a crash. This could cause injuries.

Does this affect me? If you own one of these BMW models in Germany, Greece, or the Netherlands, check now.

What should I do? Call your BMW dealer or ask your mechanic to check the seats. Do not delay.

🤖 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The front seatbacks may not have been welded according to specifications. · Origin: Germany

First published
September 20, 2019
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/383637

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
BMW — X3, X4. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The front seatbacks may not have been welded according to specifications. · Origin: Germany
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 20, 2019 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Greece, and THE NETHERLANDS.
▸ 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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