Component
AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The passenger-side air bag in your vehicle is held in place with special fasteners. On some newer X6, X7, X5, and X5 Plug-In Hybrid models, these fasteners might be installed incorrectly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag can't deploy properly, you could be at risk of serious injury in a crash. An air bag that doesn't work right can't protect you like it's supposed to.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty instrument panel trim to ensure your air bag deploys correctly. This repair is free, and you can schedule it by calling 1-800-525-7417.
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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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