2026 BMW X5 Recalls
Recall information provided by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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AIR BAGS: CRITICAL FASTENERS
Running Sequence Number: 302238
Campaign Number: 25V837000
Make: BMW
Model: X5
Year: 2026
MFR Campaingn Number: N/A
Component Name: AIR BAGS: CRITICAL FASTENERS
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Begin Date of Manufacturing: Nov 15, 2025
End Date of Manufacturing: Nov 15, 2025
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 25
Date Owner Notified: N/A
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: BMW of North America, LLC
Report Received Date: Dec 4, 2025
Record Creation Date: Dec 8, 2025
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: 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.
Consequence: An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
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.
Notes: N/A
Recall Component ID: 000260815005673124000001817
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: Instrument Panel
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: Instrument Panel
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: 9627320
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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VISIBILITY: WINDSHIELD: CRITICAL FASTENERS
Running Sequence Number: 295257
Campaign Number: 25V556000
Make: BMW
Model: X5
Year: 2026
MFR Campaingn Number: N/A
Component Name: VISIBILITY: WINDSHIELD: CRITICAL FASTENERS
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Begin Date of Manufacturing: N/A
End Date of Manufacturing: N/A
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1406
Date Owner Notified: Dec 3, 2025
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: BMW of North America, LLC
Report Received Date: Aug 27, 2025
Record Creation Date: Aug 27, 2025
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
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.
Notes: N/A
Recall Component ID: 000260467005673124000001807
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A - Production Process Issue
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A - Production Process Issue
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A - Production Process Issue
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No