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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 12V176📅 Apr 20, 2012

2012 BMW 3 Series recall: seats

⚠️ What's wrong

BMW is recalling certain model year 2012 BMW 3-SERIES vehicles manufactured from october 19, 2011, through march 18, 2012, that have front seat head restraints that exceed the downward movement limit of 25MM in the highest position. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 202A,"head restraints."

💥 The risk

In the event of a vehicle crash, the head restraint may unexpectedly move down slightly if it was adjusted to the fully extended position, increasing the risk of personal injury.

🔧 The fix

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will attach a clamp to the front seat head restraint posts, free of charge. The safety recall began on may 30, 2012. Owners may contact BMW customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
12V176000
Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Vehicles affected
7,600
Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Owner phone
1-800-525-7417
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 30, 2012
Built
Oct 19, 2011 – Mar 18, 2012
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 12V176 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 12V176?

2012 BMW 3 Series. 7,600 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized BMW dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-525-7417.