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2026 BMW X7

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
The critical fasteners in your X6, X7, X5, or X5 Plug-In Hybrid are small parts that hold the passenger-side air bag in place. However, in some 2026 models, these fasteners were installed incorrectly, which could affect the air bag's deployment.
Risk if Unfixed
If a crash occurs and the air bag doesn't deploy as it should, you could be at greater risk of injury. This is a serious safety concern that shouldn't be ignored.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty instrument panel trim, which should fix the issue and ensure your air bag deploys correctly. This repair is free of charge, and you can schedule it by contacting BMW customer service directly.
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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
The critical fasteners on your windshield help hold it in place and keep water out. In some 2026 X5, X5 Plug-in Hybrid, and X7 models, these fasteners may not be sealing properly, allowing water to enter your car.
Risk if Unfixed
If water gets into your car's electrical systems, it can cause lights to fail, including your headlights. This could make it harder to see at night or in low-light conditions, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, water could also cause a fire while parked or driving, which is a serious safety concern.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect the windshield seal, fix any leaks, and replace any damaged vehicle control units or wiring — all at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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
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Other BMW X7 Years

2025
3 recalls
2024
6 recalls
2023
7 recalls
2022
2 recalls
2021
9 recalls
2020
12 recalls
2019
11 recalls

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