Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 25V556000

Visibility: windshield: critical fasteners

BMW of North America, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2025-08-27.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V556000

Visibility: windshield: critical fasteners

Component
Visibility: windshield: critical fasteners
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
1,406
Reported to NHTSA
2025-08-27
Owners notified
2025-12-03

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Scope of coverage

3 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
BMW X52026
BMW X5 Plug-IN Hybrid2026
BMW X72026

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.