2026 BMW X5, BMW X5 Plug-In Hybrid and others recall: critical fasteners

BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on December 4, 2025. It covers about 25 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 25
reported: Dec 4, 2025

Air bags: critical fasteners

What is wrong: 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 on December 4, 2025.

Recall number 25V837000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 25V837000

Is there a recall on the 2026 BMW X5, BMW X5 Plug-In Hybrid and others critical fasteners?

Yes. Recall 25V837000, reported on December 4, 2025, covers about 25 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 25V837000?

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 on December 4, 2025.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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