BMW X5 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

December 4, 2025

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

BMW of North America, LLC recalls 2026 BMW — 4 models

Recall number

25V837000

Brand / firm

BMW

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 25 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.