NHTSA vehicle safety data
2026 BMW X5 Plug-In Hybrid Recalls & Complaints
The 2026 BMW X5 Plug-In Hybrid has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2026 BMW X5 Plug-In Hybrid. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2026 BMW X5 Plug-In Hybrid. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Air Bag May Deploy Improperly
NHTSA #25V837000 · Air Bags — Critical Fasteners · NHTSA notice
Reported December 4, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 25 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Vehicles built November 15, 2025 – November 15, 2025 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Manufacturer 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 NHTSA.gov on December 4, 2025.
Windshield Not Sealed Properly
NHTSA #25V556000 · Visibility — Windshield — Critical Fasteners · NHTSA notice
Reported August 27, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 1,406 vehicles
Repair completion: 96.02% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified December 3, 2025
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 consequence
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.
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