2026 BMW X5, 2026 BMW X5 Plug-In Hybrid, 2026 BMW X6 and 1 other model Recall: Instrument panel may have been manufactured incorrectly and prevent the…
NHTSA campaign 25V837000 · Air Bags · filed Dec 4, 2025 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — 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.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 25V837000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.