2026 Bmw X5 | 2026 Bmw X5 Plug-In Hybrid | 2026 Bmw X6 | 2026 Bmw X7 — Air bags: critical fasteners
Published December 8, 2025 · Recall initiated: December 4, 2025
Summary
NHTSA records recall 25V837000, published December 8, 2025 and initiated December 4, 2025. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2026 Bmw X5 | 2026 Bmw X5 Plug-In Hybrid | 2026 Bmw X6 | 2026 Bmw X7 — Air bags: critical fasteners.
What's the hazard
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 to do
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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Recall details
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2026 BMW X5 | 2026 BMW X5 PLUG-IN HYBRID | 2026 BMW X6 | 2026 BMW X7
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2026 Bmw X5 | 2026 Bmw X5 Plug-In Hybrid | 2026 Bmw X6 | 2026 Bmw X7 — Air bags: critical fasteners recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 25V837000 on December 8, 2025. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BMW. Model: X5.