Safety & assistance
Head restraint
Supports the head as part of the seat’s occupant-protection design.
At the upper part of an approved seat.
Geometry and adjustment aim to control relative head movement with the seatback.
A support positioned behind the head.
Loose, damaged or incorrectly adjusted restraints need attention to the seat’s instructions.
Inspect and service using model-specific guidance, especially after a collision; warning lights require diagnosis.
Calibration, matched modules and post-collision work may dominate cost. An illuminated warning does not identify a replaceable part.
BMW head restraints differ by seat type; some include active mechanisms and should not be modified casually.
BMW safety systems according to market, model year and option package.
Same system