BMW X5 2019 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin B520319 · NHTSA communication 10164007 · issued Jul 1, 2019
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Seats
component
2019
model years
2
vehicle entries
Official summary
CREASES/RIPPLES IN THE 2ND ROW 60/40 BENCH SEAT BACKREST SYNTHETIC LEATHER COVER: There are creases/ripples in the leather upholstery of the upper part of the backrest for the 2nd row of seats. This only applies to the 60/40 bench seat. To address customer complaints that the leather was too tight & uncomfortable on previous models the G05 and G07 incorporate a looser fit of the leather to improve long distance driving comfort. However in this particular area of these seats the leather was cut slightly oversize. This excess material can cause creases and ripples.
Vehicles covered
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