Recall record at a glance
| Official record | 25V837000 |
|---|---|
| Category | Vehicle Recalls |
| Recalling firm | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Component | AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS |
| Report date | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Location | United States |
What the recall covers
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.
Potential consequence
An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy described by NHTSA
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.
Vehicle pages currently linked in our database
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What to do next
Use the NHTSA recall lookup with your VIN for the most precise vehicle-specific result, then follow the remedy instructions provided by the manufacturer or an authorized dealer. A model-level campaign page cannot confirm whether a particular VIN is affected.
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