2026 BMW X5 · recalls
2026 BMW X5 recalls
NHTSA lists 2 recalls that include the 2026 BMW X5. The newest, 25V-837, was filed Dec 4, 2025 for the airbags.
- 2recalls
- 2systems
- 22owner complaints
Newest recall or investigation Dec 4, 2025 · checked Sep 22, 2026
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN, and a finished repair drops it off the list. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Air Bags:Critical Fasteners
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.
Risk: 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.
No owner complaint on this car cites the airbags.
Visibility:Windshield:Critical Fasteners
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.
Risk: 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.
No owner complaint on this car cites the visibility.
Complaints with no recall behind them
The systems owners of the 2026 BMW X5 complain about most that none of these recalls covers, as of Sep 22, 2026. A problem can be widespread without being a safety defect NHTSA can order fixed.
- Electrical: 9 complaints, no recall
- Transmission and drivetrain: 4 complaints, no recall
- Backup camera: 3 complaints, no recall
- Structure: 3 complaints, no recall
- Speed control: 2 complaints, no recall
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