Vehicle recall 23V294000 · April 26, 2023
BMW X7 and XM
The fasteners that connect the exhaust system and the catalytic converter may not have been tightened correctly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X7 M60i and XM vehicles. The fasteners that connect the exhaust system and the catalytic converter may not have been tightened correctly.
- Consequence
- A loose connection between the exhaust system and catalytic converter increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the gasket between the exhaust system and the catalytic converter, and tighten the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 22, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V294000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 26, 2023
- Filed by
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Owner notification
- June 22, 2023
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor
Vehicles covered
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