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Automotive · Japan · 2025-11-20

Origin: ドイツ連邦共和国

宝马X3 rear seat headrests dowel pins may detach due to improper manufacturing

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-11-20
Country of origin	ドイツ連邦共和国
Manufacturer	BMW Japan Corp.
Models affected	BMW X3 20 xDrive, BMW X3 20d xDrive, BMW X3 M50 xDrive
Units affected	609
Defect	In the left and right outer headrests of the rear seat, due to an improper manufacturing process, the dowel pins between the headrest bar and the headrest box may not be correctly assembled. As a result, when the vehicle is subjected to an impact such as a collision, the insufficient rigidity of this part may prevent adequate protection of the rear seat occupant's head.
Component	Head restraint device (left and right outer headrests of the rear seat)
Remedy	For all vehicles, replace the left and right outer headrests of the rear seat with new, conforming parts.
Recall number	外-4108
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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