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2026 BMW X5 recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2026 BMW X5, filed between August 27, 2025 and December 4, 2025. Each one is below with what is wrong and the free fix.

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Part	Filed	Advice
Air bags: critical fasteners	December 4, 2025	Dealer fix
Visibility: critical fasteners	August 27, 2025	Dealer fix

Air bags: critical fasteners

Campaign 25V837000 · Filed December 4, 2025

What is wrong. The instrument panel may have been manufactured incorrectly and prevent the passenger-side air bag from deploying properly.

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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.

What could happen. An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

The fix. 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.

Visibility: critical fasteners

Campaign 25V556000 · Filed August 27, 2025

What is wrong. The windshield may not be sealed properly, which can allow water to enter the power distribution box or electronic control unit.

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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.

What could happen. 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.

The fix. 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.

Check that your car is on the list

Most campaigns cover only cars built in a certain date range or at a certain plant, so a 2026 BMW X5 may or may not be included. The VIN is the only sure test. It is 17 characters, on the dashboard by the windshield and on the driver door jamb sticker. Look up your VIN at NHTSA to see whether a campaign is open for your exact car.

How to confirm the repair is free

Call any authorized BMW dealer service desk and give them the VIN and the campaign number from the list above.
Ask them to confirm the campaign is open for your car. If it is, the parts and labor are covered.
If the dealer says the part is not in stock, ask for a written note with the date, and ask about a loaner if the notice says not to drive the car.
Keep the repair order. It shows the campaign number and proves the work was done.

If you already paid for a repair that a recall later covered, BMW may owe you a refund. Ask the dealer or BMW customer service about reimbursement, and keep your receipts.

Other model years of the X5

More: all BMW recalls, check-engine codes, car repair costs.

2026 BMW X5 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2026 BMW X5 have?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2026 BMW X5. A campaign can cover only some cars of that model year, so check your VIN to see whether yours is included.

Is a recall repair on a 2026 BMW X5 free?

Yes. A safety recall repair is free at an authorized BMW dealer, whatever the age or mileage of the car and no matter who owns it now.

How do I know if my 2026 BMW X5 was already fixed?

Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows whether a campaign is open for that exact car. You can also ask a dealer to run the VIN, or look at the service history paperwork for the campaign number.

Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-29. Text is NHTSA's wording of each campaign. New campaigns are added over time. Not a repair shop, estimates only.