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2026 BMW X5

2 recalls Most severe issue: High Priority

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

High Priority #25V837000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's instrument panel may have been made incorrectly, which could affect the passenger-side air bag's deployment.
Risk if Unfixed
If your air bag doesn't deploy properly, it could increase your risk of injury in a crash.
Free Fix
You should visit your local BMW dealership to have the instrument panel trim replaced for free, as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 X6, X7, X5, and X5 Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The instrument panel may have been manufactured incorrectly and prevent the passenger-side air bag from deploying properly.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the instrument panel trim, free of charge. The vehicles have not been sold from dealer inventory and therefore, no owner letters will be mailed. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 4, 2025.
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Moderate #25V556000 Plain English
Component

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
BMW is recalling certain 2026 X5, X5 Plug-in Hybrid, and X7 vehicles because the windshield might not be sealed properly, allowing water to get inside the car's electrical systems.
Risk if Unfixed
If water gets into the electrical components, it could cause the headlights to fail, making it harder to see while driving, and potentially leading to a crash. There's also a risk of an electrical fire while parked or driving.
Free Fix
BMW will inspect the windshield seal for free, and if there's a leak, they'll fix it and replace any necessary parts, all at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 X5 Plug-in Hybrid, X5, and X7 vehicles. The windshield may not be sealed properly, which can allow water to enter the power distribution box or electronic control unit.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Water inside electrical components can lead to electronic function failures, such as a loss of headlights, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an electrical short-circuit may occur, increasing the risk of a fire while parked or driving.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect the windshield seal. If any leaks are detected, the seal will be repaired and vehicle control units and wiring will be replaced as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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AIR BAGS
1 recall
VISIBILITY
1 recall

Other BMW X5 Years

2025
4 recalls
2024
7 recalls
2023
4 recalls
2022
1 recall
2021
12 recalls
2020
11 recalls
2019
13 recalls
2018
5 recalls
2017
6 recalls
2016
5 recalls
2015
6 recalls
2014
8 recalls
2013
6 recalls
2012
10 recalls
2011
14 recalls
2010
14 recalls
2009
12 recalls
2008
10 recalls
2007
8 recalls
2006
2 recalls
2005
3 recalls
2004
4 recalls
2003
3 recalls
2002
3 recalls
2001
12 recalls
2000
6 recalls

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